Finding the Third Proportional to 136,128 and 288,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,128 and 288,420 is: 611,087.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,128 : 288,420 = 288,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,128/288,420 = 288,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,128x = 288,420 × 288,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,128x = 83,186,096,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,186,096,400/136,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,087.33
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