Finding the Third Proportional to 136,576 and 213,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,576 and 213,776 is: 334,613.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,576 : 213,776 = 213,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,576/213,776 = 213,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,576x = 213,776 × 213,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,576x = 45,700,178,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,700,178,176/136,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,613.54
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