Finding the Third Proportional to 136,890 and 318,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,890 and 318,033 is: 738,877.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,890 : 318,033 = 318,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,890/318,033 = 318,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,890x = 318,033 × 318,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,890x = 101,144,989,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,144,989,089/136,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,877.85
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