Finding the Third Proportional to 136,206 and 225,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,206 and 225,102 is: 372,016.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,206 : 225,102 = 225,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,206/225,102 = 225,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,206x = 225,102 × 225,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,206x = 50,670,910,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,670,910,404/136,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,016.73
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