Finding the Third Proportional to 136,368 and 291,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,368 and 291,688 is: 623,913.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,368 : 291,688 = 291,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,368/291,688 = 291,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,368x = 291,688 × 291,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,368x = 85,081,889,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,081,889,344/136,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,913.89
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