Finding the Third Proportional to 136,344 and 292,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,344 and 292,116 is: 625,856.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,344 : 292,116 = 292,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,344/292,116 = 292,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,344x = 292,116 × 292,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,344x = 85,331,757,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,331,757,456/136,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,856.34
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