Finding the Third Proportional to 136,432 and 210,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,432 and 210,480 is: 324,717.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,432 : 210,480 = 210,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,432/210,480 = 210,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,432x = 210,480 × 210,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,432x = 44,301,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,301,830,400/136,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,717.30
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