Finding the Third Proportional to 136,526 and 283,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,526 and 283,948 is: 590,557.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,526 : 283,948 = 283,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,526/283,948 = 283,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,526x = 283,948 × 283,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,526x = 80,626,466,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,626,466,704/136,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,557.60
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