Finding the Third Proportional to 136,021 and 294,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,021 and 294,638 is: 638,221.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,021 : 294,638 = 294,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,021/294,638 = 294,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,021x = 294,638 × 294,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,021x = 86,811,551,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,811,551,044/136,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,221.68
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