Finding the Third Proportional to 136,106 and 199,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,106 and 199,411 is: 292,160.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,106 : 199,411 = 199,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,106/199,411 = 199,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,106x = 199,411 × 199,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,106x = 39,764,746,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,764,746,921/136,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,160.13
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