Finding the Third Proportional to 136,253 and 212,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,253 and 212,653 is: 331,892.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,253 : 212,653 = 212,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,253/212,653 = 212,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,253x = 212,653 × 212,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,253x = 45,221,298,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,221,298,409/136,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,892.13
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