Finding the Third Proportional to 136,756 and 295,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,756 and 295,382 is: 638,001.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,756 : 295,382 = 295,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,756/295,382 = 295,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,756x = 295,382 × 295,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,756x = 87,250,525,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,250,525,924/136,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,001.45
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