Finding the Third Proportional to 136,448 and 289,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,448 and 289,056 is: 612,345.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,448 : 289,056 = 289,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,448/289,056 = 289,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,448x = 289,056 × 289,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,448x = 83,553,371,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,553,371,136/136,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,345.88
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