Finding the Third Proportional to 136,456 and 206,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,456 and 206,804 is: 313,418.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,456 : 206,804 = 206,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,456/206,804 = 206,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,456x = 206,804 × 206,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,456x = 42,767,894,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,767,894,416/136,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,418.94
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