Finding the Third Proportional to 136,056 and 214,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,056 and 214,512 is: 338,209.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,056 : 214,512 = 214,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,056/214,512 = 214,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,056x = 214,512 × 214,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,056x = 46,015,398,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,015,398,144/136,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,209.25
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