Finding the Third Proportional to 136,264 and 293,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,264 and 293,246 is: 631,078.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,264 : 293,246 = 293,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,264/293,246 = 293,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,264x = 293,246 × 293,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,264x = 85,993,216,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,993,216,516/136,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,078.03
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