Finding the Third Proportional to 136,533 and 213,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,533 and 213,717 is: 334,534.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,533 : 213,717 = 213,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,533/213,717 = 213,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,533x = 213,717 × 213,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,533x = 45,674,956,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,674,956,089/136,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,534.19
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