Finding the Third Proportional to 136,761 and 206,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,761 and 206,973 is: 313,231.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,761 : 206,973 = 206,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,761/206,973 = 206,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,761x = 206,973 × 206,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,761x = 42,837,822,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,837,822,729/136,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,231.28
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