Finding the Third Proportional to 136,048 and 214,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,048 and 214,506 is: 338,210.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,048 : 214,506 = 214,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,048/214,506 = 214,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,048x = 214,506 × 214,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,048x = 46,012,824,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,012,824,036/136,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,210.22
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