Finding the Third Proportional to 113,422 and 136,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,422 and 136,629 is: 164,584.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,422 : 136,629 = 136,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,422/136,629 = 136,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,422x = 136,629 × 136,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,422x = 18,667,483,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,667,483,641/113,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,584.33
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