Finding the Third Proportional to 136,999 and 300,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,999 and 300,188 is: 657,762.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,999 : 300,188 = 300,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,999/300,188 = 300,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,999x = 300,188 × 300,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,999x = 90,112,835,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,112,835,344/136,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,762.72
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