Finding the Third Proportional to 136,812 and 295,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,812 and 295,488 is: 638,198.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,812 : 295,488 = 295,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,812/295,488 = 295,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,812x = 295,488 × 295,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,812x = 87,313,158,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,313,158,144/136,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,198.10
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