Finding the Third Proportional to 136,233 and 204,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,233 and 204,395 is: 306,660.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,233 : 204,395 = 204,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,233/204,395 = 204,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,233x = 204,395 × 204,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,233x = 41,777,316,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,777,316,025/136,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,660.77
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