Finding the Third Proportional to 136,482 and 209,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,482 and 209,046 is: 320,190.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,482 : 209,046 = 209,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,482/209,046 = 209,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,482x = 209,046 × 209,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,482x = 43,700,230,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,700,230,116/136,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,190.43
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