Finding the Third Proportional to 136,784 and 204,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,784 and 204,629 is: 306,125.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,784 : 204,629 = 204,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,784/204,629 = 204,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,784x = 204,629 × 204,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,784x = 41,873,027,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,873,027,641/136,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,125.19
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