Finding the Third Proportional to 136,149 and 190,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,149 and 190,431 is: 266,354.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,149 : 190,431 = 190,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,149/190,431 = 190,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,149x = 190,431 × 190,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,149x = 36,263,965,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,263,965,761/136,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,354.99
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