Finding the Third Proportional to 136,024 and 204,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,024 and 204,036 is: 306,054
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,024 : 204,036 = 204,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,024/204,036 = 204,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,024x = 204,036 × 204,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,024x = 41,630,689,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,630,689,296/136,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,054
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