Finding the Third Proportional to 136,035 and 291,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,035 and 291,726 is: 625,604.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,035 : 291,726 = 291,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,035/291,726 = 291,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,035x = 291,726 × 291,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,035x = 85,104,059,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,104,059,076/136,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,604.14
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