Finding the Third Proportional to 136,908 and 210,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,908 and 210,348 is: 323,182.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,908 : 210,348 = 210,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,908/210,348 = 210,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,908x = 210,348 × 210,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,908x = 44,246,281,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,246,281,104/136,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,182.58
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