Finding the Third Proportional to 136,896 and 292,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,896 and 292,708 is: 625,861.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,896 : 292,708 = 292,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,896/292,708 = 292,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,896x = 292,708 × 292,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,896x = 85,677,973,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,677,973,264/136,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,861.77
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