Finding the Third Proportional to 136,100 and 292,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,100 and 292,934 is: 630,494.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,100 : 292,934 = 292,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,100/292,934 = 292,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,100x = 292,934 × 292,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,100x = 85,810,328,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,810,328,356/136,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,494.70
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