Finding the Third Proportional to 134,130 and 201,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,130 and 201,211 is: 301,840.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,130 : 201,211 = 201,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,130/201,211 = 201,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,130x = 201,211 × 201,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,130x = 40,485,866,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,485,866,521/134,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,840.50
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