Finding the Third Proportional to 136,209 and 288,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,209 and 288,800 is: 612,334.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,209 : 288,800 = 288,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,209/288,800 = 288,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,209x = 288,800 × 288,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,209x = 83,405,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,405,440,000/136,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,334.28
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