Finding the Third Proportional to 136,959 and 293,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,959 and 293,250 is: 627,892.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,959 : 293,250 = 293,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,959/293,250 = 293,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,959x = 293,250 × 293,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,959x = 85,995,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,995,562,500/136,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,892.75
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