Finding the Third Proportional to 136,956 and 293,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,956 and 293,244 is: 627,880.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,956 : 293,244 = 293,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,956/293,244 = 293,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,956x = 293,244 × 293,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,956x = 85,992,043,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,992,043,536/136,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,880.81
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