Finding the Third Proportional to 136,676 and 295,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,676 and 295,816 is: 640,252.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,676 : 295,816 = 295,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,676/295,816 = 295,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,676x = 295,816 × 295,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,676x = 87,507,105,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,507,105,856/136,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,252.17
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