Finding the Third Proportional to 136,046 and 211,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,046 and 211,173 is: 327,786.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,046 : 211,173 = 211,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,046/211,173 = 211,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,046x = 211,173 × 211,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,046x = 44,594,035,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,594,035,929/136,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,786.45
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