Finding the Third Proportional to 136,470 and 200,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,470 and 200,804 is: 295,466.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,470 : 200,804 = 200,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,470/200,804 = 200,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,470x = 200,804 × 200,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,470x = 40,322,246,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,322,246,416/136,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,466.01
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