Finding the Third Proportional to 136,460 and 293,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,460 and 293,656 is: 631,934.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,460 : 293,656 = 293,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,460/293,656 = 293,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,460x = 293,656 × 293,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,460x = 86,233,846,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,233,846,336/136,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,934.97
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