Finding the Third Proportional to 136,270 and 293,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,270 and 293,258 is: 631,101.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,270 : 293,258 = 293,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,270/293,258 = 293,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,270x = 293,258 × 293,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,270x = 86,000,254,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,000,254,564/136,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,101.89
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