Finding the Third Proportional to 136,800 and 204,653.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,800 and 204,653.25 is: 306,161.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,800 : 204,653.25 = 204,653.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,800/204,653.25 = 204,653.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,800x = 204,653.25 × 204,653.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,800x = 41,882,952,735.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,882,952,735.56/136,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,161.94
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