Finding the Third Proportional to 136,748.25 and 298,464.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,748.25 and 298,464.75 is: 651,424.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,748.25 : 298,464.75 = 298,464.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,748.25/298,464.75 = 298,464.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,748.25x = 298,464.75 × 298,464.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,748.25x = 89,081,206,992.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,081,206,992.56/136,748.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,424.84
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