Finding the Third Proportional to 145,360 and 206,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,360 and 206,136 is: 292,322.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,360 : 206,136 = 206,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,360/206,136 = 206,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,360x = 206,136 × 206,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,360x = 42,492,050,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,492,050,496/145,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,322.86
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