Finding the Third Proportional to 136,524 and 206,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,524 and 206,694 is: 312,929.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,524 : 206,694 = 206,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,524/206,694 = 206,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,524x = 206,694 × 206,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,524x = 42,722,409,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,722,409,636/136,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,929.67
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