Finding the Third Proportional to 136,592 and 294,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,592 and 294,256 is: 633,906.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,592 : 294,256 = 294,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,592/294,256 = 294,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,592x = 294,256 × 294,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,592x = 86,586,593,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,586,593,536/136,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,906.77
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