Finding the Third Proportional to 136,096 and 291,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,096 and 291,868 is: 625,932.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,096 : 291,868 = 291,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,096/291,868 = 291,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,096x = 291,868 × 291,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,096x = 85,186,929,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,186,929,424/136,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,932.65
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