Finding the Third Proportional to 136,982 and 294,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,982 and 294,334 is: 632,437.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,982 : 294,334 = 294,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,982/294,334 = 294,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,982x = 294,334 × 294,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,982x = 86,632,503,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,632,503,556/136,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,437.13
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