Finding the Third Proportional to 136,851 and 204,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,851 and 204,726 is: 306,265.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,851 : 204,726 = 204,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,851/204,726 = 204,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,851x = 204,726 × 204,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,851x = 41,912,735,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,912,735,076/136,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,265.46
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