Finding the Third Proportional to 136,712 and 214,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,712 and 214,028 is: 335,069.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,712 : 214,028 = 214,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,712/214,028 = 214,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,712x = 214,028 × 214,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,712x = 45,807,984,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,807,984,784/136,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,069.23
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