Finding the Third Proportional to 136,898 and 292,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,898 and 292,712 is: 625,869.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,898 : 292,712 = 292,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,898/292,712 = 292,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,898x = 292,712 × 292,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,898x = 85,680,314,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,680,314,944/136,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,869.73
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