Finding the Third Proportional to 136,518 and 206,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,518 and 206,685 is: 312,916.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,518 : 206,685 = 206,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,518/206,685 = 206,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,518x = 206,685 × 206,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,518x = 42,718,689,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,718,689,225/136,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,916.17
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