Finding the Third Proportional to 136,836 and 204,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,836 and 204,708 is: 306,245.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,836 : 204,708 = 204,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,836/204,708 = 204,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,836x = 204,708 × 204,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,836x = 41,905,365,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,905,365,264/136,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,245.18
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