Finding the Third Proportional to 136,072 and 292,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,072 and 292,976 is: 630,805.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,072 : 292,976 = 292,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,072/292,976 = 292,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,072x = 292,976 × 292,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,072x = 85,834,936,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,834,936,576/136,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,805.28
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