Finding the Third Proportional to 136,683 and 295,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,683 and 295,829 is: 640,275.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,683 : 295,829 = 295,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,683/295,829 = 295,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,683x = 295,829 × 295,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,683x = 87,514,797,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,514,797,241/136,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,275.65
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