Finding the Third Proportional to 136,352 and 318,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,352 and 318,462 is: 743,795.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,352 : 318,462 = 318,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,352/318,462 = 318,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,352x = 318,462 × 318,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,352x = 101,418,045,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,418,045,444/136,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,795.80
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