Finding the Third Proportional to 136,717 and 214,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,717 and 214,035 is: 335,078.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,717 : 214,035 = 214,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,717/214,035 = 214,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,717x = 214,035 × 214,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,717x = 45,810,981,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,810,981,225/136,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,078.89
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