Finding the Third Proportional to 136,512 and 206,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,512 and 206,676 is: 312,902.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,512 : 206,676 = 206,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,512/206,676 = 206,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,512x = 206,676 × 206,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,512x = 42,714,968,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,714,968,976/136,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,902.67
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