Finding the Third Proportional to 136,764 and 293,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,764 and 293,976 is: 631,905.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,764 : 293,976 = 293,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,764/293,976 = 293,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,764x = 293,976 × 293,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,764x = 86,421,888,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,421,888,576/136,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,905.24
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