Finding the Third Proportional to 136,819.31 and 293,868.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,819.31 and 293,868.19 is: 631,186.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,819.31 : 293,868.19 = 293,868.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,819.31/293,868.19 = 293,868.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,819.31x = 293,868.19 × 293,868.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,819.31x = 86,358,511,624.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,358,511,624.54/136,819.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,186.56
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