Finding the Third Proportional to 136,062 and 293,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,062 and 293,988 is: 635,217.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,062 : 293,988 = 293,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,062/293,988 = 293,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,062x = 293,988 × 293,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,062x = 86,428,944,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,428,944,144/136,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,217.36
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