Finding the Third Proportional to 136,781 and 204,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,781 and 204,624 is: 306,116.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,781 : 204,624 = 204,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,781/204,624 = 204,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,781x = 204,624 × 204,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,781x = 41,870,981,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,870,981,376/136,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,116.94
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