Finding the Third Proportional to 136,169 and 207,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,169 and 207,134 is: 315,082.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,169 : 207,134 = 207,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,169/207,134 = 207,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,169x = 207,134 × 207,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,169x = 42,904,493,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,904,493,956/136,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,082.68
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