Finding the Third Proportional to 136,776 and 295,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,776 and 295,416 is: 638,055.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,776 : 295,416 = 295,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,776/295,416 = 295,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,776x = 295,416 × 295,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,776x = 87,270,613,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,270,613,056/136,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,055.02
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