Finding the Third Proportional to 136,021 and 191,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,021 and 191,205 is: 268,777.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,021 : 191,205 = 191,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,021/191,205 = 191,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,021x = 191,205 × 191,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,021x = 36,559,352,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,559,352,025/136,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,777.26
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