Finding the Third Proportional to 136,984 and 294,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,984 and 294,338 is: 632,445.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,984 : 294,338 = 294,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,984/294,338 = 294,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,984x = 294,338 × 294,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,984x = 86,634,858,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,634,858,244/136,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,445.09
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