Finding the Third Proportional to 136,720 and 300,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,720 and 300,324 is: 659,702.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,720 : 300,324 = 300,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,720/300,324 = 300,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,720x = 300,324 × 300,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,720x = 90,194,504,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,194,504,976/136,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,702.35
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