Finding the Third Proportional to 136,008 and 204,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,008 and 204,012 is: 306,018
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,008 : 204,012 = 204,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,008/204,012 = 204,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,008x = 204,012 × 204,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,008x = 41,620,896,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,620,896,144/136,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,018
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