Finding the Third Proportional to 136,962 and 200,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,962 and 200,718 is: 294,152.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,962 : 200,718 = 200,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,962/200,718 = 200,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,962x = 200,718 × 200,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,962x = 40,287,715,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,287,715,524/136,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,152.51
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