Finding the Third Proportional to 136,830 and 294,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,830 and 294,036 is: 631,858.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,830 : 294,036 = 294,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,830/294,036 = 294,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,830x = 294,036 × 294,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,830x = 86,457,169,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,457,169,296/136,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,858.29
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