Finding the Third Proportional to 136,185 and 210,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,185 and 210,021 is: 323,888.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,185 : 210,021 = 210,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,185/210,021 = 210,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,185x = 210,021 × 210,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,185x = 44,108,820,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,108,820,441/136,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,888.98
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