Finding the Third Proportional to 136,051.50 and 204,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,051.50 and 204,600 is: 307,686.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,051.50 : 204,600 = 204,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,051.50/204,600 = 204,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,051.50x = 204,600 × 204,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,051.50x = 41,861,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,861,160,000/136,051.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,686.13
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