Finding the Third Proportional to 136,416 and 208,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,416 and 208,992 is: 320,179.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,416 : 208,992 = 208,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,416/208,992 = 208,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,416x = 208,992 × 208,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,416x = 43,677,656,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,677,656,064/136,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,179.86
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