Finding the Third Proportional to 136,332 and 292,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,332 and 292,104 is: 625,860.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,332 : 292,104 = 292,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,332/292,104 = 292,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,332x = 292,104 × 292,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,332x = 85,324,746,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,324,746,816/136,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,860.01
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