Finding the Third Proportional to 136,092 and 211,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,092 and 211,242 is: 327,889.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,092 : 211,242 = 211,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,092/211,242 = 211,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,092x = 211,242 × 211,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,092x = 44,623,182,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,623,182,564/136,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,889.83
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