Finding the Third Proportional to 136,456 and 210,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,456 and 210,516 is: 324,771.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,456 : 210,516 = 210,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,456/210,516 = 210,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,456x = 210,516 × 210,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,456x = 44,316,986,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,316,986,256/136,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,771.25
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