Finding the Third Proportional to 136,380 and 291,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,380 and 291,714 is: 623,970.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,380 : 291,714 = 291,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,380/291,714 = 291,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,380x = 291,714 × 291,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,380x = 85,097,057,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,097,057,796/136,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,970.21
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