Finding the Third Proportional to 136,020 and 291,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,020 and 291,696 is: 625,544.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,020 : 291,696 = 291,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,020/291,696 = 291,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,020x = 291,696 × 291,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,020x = 85,086,556,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,086,556,416/136,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,544.45
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