Finding the Third Proportional to 136,156 and 211,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,156 and 211,308 is: 327,940.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,156 : 211,308 = 211,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,156/211,308 = 211,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,156x = 211,308 × 211,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,156x = 44,651,070,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,651,070,864/136,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,940.53
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