Finding the Third Proportional to 136,811 and 293,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,811 and 293,994 is: 631,765.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,811 : 293,994 = 293,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,811/293,994 = 293,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,811x = 293,994 × 293,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,811x = 86,432,472,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,432,472,036/136,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,765.52
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