Finding the Third Proportional to 136,176 and 293,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,176 and 293,082 is: 630,779.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,176 : 293,082 = 293,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,176/293,082 = 293,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,176x = 293,082 × 293,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,176x = 85,897,058,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,897,058,724/136,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,779.72
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