Finding the Third Proportional to 136,064 and 204,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,064 and 204,616 is: 307,705.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,064 : 204,616 = 204,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,064/204,616 = 204,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,064x = 204,616 × 204,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,064x = 41,867,707,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,867,707,456/136,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,705.99
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