Finding the Third Proportional to 136,596 and 294,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,596 and 294,264 is: 633,922.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,596 : 294,264 = 294,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,596/294,264 = 294,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,596x = 294,264 × 294,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,596x = 86,591,301,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,591,301,696/136,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,922.67
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