Finding the Third Proportional to 136,924 and 294,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,924 and 294,084 is: 631,630.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,924 : 294,084 = 294,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,924/294,084 = 294,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,924x = 294,084 × 294,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,924x = 86,485,399,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,485,399,056/136,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,630.68
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