Finding the Third Proportional to 136,522 and 213,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,522 and 213,701 is: 334,511.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,522 : 213,701 = 213,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,522/213,701 = 213,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,522x = 213,701 × 213,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,522x = 45,668,117,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,668,117,401/136,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,511.05
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