Finding the Third Proportional to 136,348 and 291,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,348 and 291,648 is: 623,834.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,348 : 291,648 = 291,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,348/291,648 = 291,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,348x = 291,648 × 291,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,348x = 85,058,555,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,058,555,904/136,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,834.28
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