Finding the Third Proportional to 136,366 and 291,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,366 and 291,684 is: 623,905.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,366 : 291,684 = 291,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,366/291,684 = 291,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,366x = 291,684 × 291,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,366x = 85,079,555,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,079,555,856/136,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,905.93
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