Finding the Third Proportional to 136,946 and 296,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,946 and 296,356 is: 641,324.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,946 : 296,356 = 296,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,946/296,356 = 296,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,946x = 296,356 × 296,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,946x = 87,826,878,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,826,878,736/136,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,324.89
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