Finding the Third Proportional to 136,268 and 293,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,268 and 293,254 is: 631,093.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,268 : 293,254 = 293,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,268/293,254 = 293,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,268x = 293,254 × 293,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,268x = 85,997,908,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,997,908,516/136,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,093.94
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