Finding the Third Proportional to 136,665 and 300,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,665 and 300,235 is: 659,576.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,665 : 300,235 = 300,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,665/300,235 = 300,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,665x = 300,235 × 300,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,665x = 90,141,055,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,141,055,225/136,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,576.74
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