Finding the Third Proportional to 136,270 and 200,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,270 and 200,000 is: 293,534.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,270 : 200,000 = 200,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,270/200,000 = 200,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,270x = 200,000 × 200,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,270x = 40,000,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,000,000,000/136,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,534.89
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