Finding the Third Proportional to 136,884 and 204,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,884 and 204,769 is: 306,320.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,884 : 204,769 = 204,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,884/204,769 = 204,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,884x = 204,769 × 204,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,884x = 41,930,343,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,930,343,361/136,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,320.27
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