Finding the Third Proportional to 136,988 and 294,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,988 and 294,390 is: 632,650.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,988 : 294,390 = 294,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,988/294,390 = 294,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,988x = 294,390 × 294,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,988x = 86,665,472,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,665,472,100/136,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,650.10
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