Finding the Third Proportional to 134 and 202
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Solution
The third proportional to 134 and 202 is: 304.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134 : 202 = 202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134/202 = 202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134x = 202 × 202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134x = 40,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,804/134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.51
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