Finding the Third Proportional to 136,098 and 290,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,098 and 290,250 is: 619,002.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,098 : 290,250 = 290,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,098/290,250 = 290,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,098x = 290,250 × 290,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,098x = 84,245,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,245,062,500/136,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,002.94
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