Finding the Third Proportional to 136,850 and 204,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,850 and 204,706 is: 306,207.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,850 : 204,706 = 204,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,850/204,706 = 204,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,850x = 204,706 × 204,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,850x = 41,904,546,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,904,546,436/136,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,207.87
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