Finding the Third Proportional to 136,458 and 294,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,458 and 294,624 is: 636,117.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,458 : 294,624 = 294,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,458/294,624 = 294,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,458x = 294,624 × 294,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,458x = 86,803,301,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,803,301,376/136,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,117.35
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