Finding the Third Proportional to 136,086 and 291,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,086 and 291,846 is: 625,884.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,086 : 291,846 = 291,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,086/291,846 = 291,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,086x = 291,846 × 291,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,086x = 85,174,087,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,174,087,716/136,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,884.28
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