Finding the Third Proportional to 136,818 and 293,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,818 and 293,866 is: 631,183.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,818 : 293,866 = 293,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,818/293,866 = 293,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,818x = 293,866 × 293,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,818x = 86,357,225,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,357,225,956/136,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,183.22
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