Finding the Third Proportional to 136,095 and 278,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,095 and 278,022 is: 567,957.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,095 : 278,022 = 278,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,095/278,022 = 278,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,095x = 278,022 × 278,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,095x = 77,296,232,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,296,232,484/136,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,957.92
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