Finding the Third Proportional to 136,764 and 295,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,764 and 295,394 is: 638,015.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,764 : 295,394 = 295,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,764/295,394 = 295,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,764x = 295,394 × 295,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,764x = 87,257,615,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,257,615,236/136,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,015.96
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