Finding the Third Proportional to 136,752 and 295,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,752 and 295,374 is: 637,985.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,752 : 295,374 = 295,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,752/295,374 = 295,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,752x = 295,374 × 295,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,752x = 87,245,799,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,245,799,876/136,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,985.55
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