Finding the Third Proportional to 136,260 and 204,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,260 and 204,435 is: 306,720.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,260 : 204,435 = 204,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,260/204,435 = 204,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,260x = 204,435 × 204,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,260x = 41,793,669,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,793,669,225/136,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,720.01
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