Finding the Third Proportional to 136,089 and 291,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,089 and 291,852 is: 625,896.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,089 : 291,852 = 291,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,089/291,852 = 291,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,089x = 291,852 × 291,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,089x = 85,177,589,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,177,589,904/136,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,896.21
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