Finding the Third Proportional to 136,874 and 204,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,874 and 204,754 is: 306,297.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,874 : 204,754 = 204,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,874/204,754 = 204,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,874x = 204,754 × 204,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,874x = 41,924,200,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,924,200,516/136,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,297.77
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