Finding the Third Proportional to 136,476 and 210,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,476 and 210,546 is: 324,816.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,476 : 210,546 = 210,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,476/210,546 = 210,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,476x = 210,546 × 210,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,476x = 44,329,618,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,329,618,116/136,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,816.22
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