Finding the Third Proportional to 136,564 and 284,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,564 and 284,028 is: 590,726.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,564 : 284,028 = 284,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,564/284,028 = 284,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,564x = 284,028 × 284,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,564x = 80,671,904,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,671,904,784/136,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,726.00
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