Finding the Third Proportional to 136,019 and 319,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,019 and 319,938 is: 752,544.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,019 : 319,938 = 319,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,019/319,938 = 319,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,019x = 319,938 × 319,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,019x = 102,360,323,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,360,323,844/136,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,544.31
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