Finding the Third Proportional to 136,494 and 210,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,494 and 210,573 is: 324,856.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,494 : 210,573 = 210,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,494/210,573 = 210,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,494x = 210,573 × 210,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,494x = 44,340,988,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,340,988,329/136,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,856.68
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