Finding the Third Proportional to 136,480 and 210,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,480 and 210,552 is: 324,825.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,480 : 210,552 = 210,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,480/210,552 = 210,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,480x = 210,552 × 210,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,480x = 44,332,144,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,332,144,704/136,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,825.21
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