Finding the Third Proportional to 136,904 and 275,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,904 and 275,843 is: 555,786.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,904 : 275,843 = 275,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,904/275,843 = 275,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,904x = 275,843 × 275,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,904x = 76,089,360,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,089,360,649/136,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,786.25
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