Finding the Third Proportional to 136,336 and 291,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,336 and 291,626 is: 623,795.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,336 : 291,626 = 291,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,336/291,626 = 291,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,336x = 291,626 × 291,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,336x = 85,045,723,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,045,723,876/136,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,795.06
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