Finding the Third Proportional to 136,230 and 291,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,230 and 291,084 is: 621,962.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,230 : 291,084 = 291,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,230/291,084 = 291,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,230x = 291,084 × 291,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,230x = 84,729,895,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,729,895,056/136,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,962.09
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