Finding the Third Proportional to 136,668 and 296,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,668 and 296,652 is: 643,913.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,668 : 296,652 = 296,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,668/296,652 = 296,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,668x = 296,652 × 296,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,668x = 88,002,409,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,002,409,104/136,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,913.78
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