Finding the Third Proportional to 136,573 and 206,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,573 and 206,777 is: 313,068.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,573 : 206,777 = 206,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,573/206,777 = 206,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,573x = 206,777 × 206,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,573x = 42,756,727,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,756,727,729/136,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,068.67
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