Finding the Third Proportional to 136,378 and 289,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,378 and 289,994 is: 616,642.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,378 : 289,994 = 289,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,378/289,994 = 289,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,378x = 289,994 × 289,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,378x = 84,096,520,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,096,520,036/136,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,642.86
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