Finding the Third Proportional to 136,514 and 292,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,514 and 292,784 is: 627,939.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,514 : 292,784 = 292,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,514/292,784 = 292,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,514x = 292,784 × 292,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,514x = 85,722,470,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,722,470,656/136,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,939.04
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