Finding the Third Proportional to 136,864.69 and 292,644.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,864.69 and 292,644.56 is: 625,733.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,864.69 : 292,644.56 = 292,644.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,864.69/292,644.56 = 292,644.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,864.69x = 292,644.56 × 292,644.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,864.69x = 85,640,839,960.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,640,839,960.82/136,864.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,733.65
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