Finding the Third Proportional to 136,060 and 204,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,060 and 204,610 is: 307,696.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,060 : 204,610 = 204,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,060/204,610 = 204,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,060x = 204,610 × 204,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,060x = 41,865,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,865,252,100/136,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,696.99
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