Finding the Third Proportional to 136,804 and 295,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,804 and 295,470 is: 638,157.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,804 : 295,470 = 295,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,804/295,470 = 295,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,804x = 295,470 × 295,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,804x = 87,302,520,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,302,520,900/136,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,157.66
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