Finding the Third Proportional to 136,292 and 293,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,292 and 293,320 is: 631,266.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,292 : 293,320 = 293,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,292/293,320 = 293,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,292x = 293,320 × 293,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,292x = 86,036,622,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,036,622,400/136,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,266.86
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