Finding the Third Proportional to 136,518 and 294,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,518 and 294,108 is: 633,612.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,518 : 294,108 = 294,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,518/294,108 = 294,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,518x = 294,108 × 294,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,518x = 86,499,515,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,499,515,664/136,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,612.53
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