Finding the Third Proportional to 113,426 and 136,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,426 and 136,633 is: 164,588.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,426 : 136,633 = 136,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,426/136,633 = 136,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,426x = 136,633 × 136,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,426x = 18,668,576,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,668,576,689/113,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,588.16
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