Finding the Third Proportional to 136,444 and 289,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,444 and 289,352 is: 613,618.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,444 : 289,352 = 289,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,444/289,352 = 289,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,444x = 289,352 × 289,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,444x = 83,724,579,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,724,579,904/136,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,618.63
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