Finding the Third Proportional to 136,500 and 210,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,500 and 210,582 is: 324,870.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,500 : 210,582 = 210,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,500/210,582 = 210,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,500x = 210,582 × 210,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,500x = 44,344,778,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,344,778,724/136,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,870.17
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