Finding the Third Proportional to 136,514 and 283,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,514 and 283,927 is: 590,522.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,514 : 283,927 = 283,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,514/283,927 = 283,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,514x = 283,927 × 283,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,514x = 80,614,541,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,614,541,329/136,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,522.15
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