Finding the Third Proportional to 136,504 and 206,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,504 and 206,666 is: 312,890.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,504 : 206,666 = 206,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,504/206,666 = 206,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,504x = 206,666 × 206,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,504x = 42,710,835,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,710,835,556/136,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,890.73
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