Finding the Third Proportional to 134,364 and 203,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,364 and 203,283 is: 307,552.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,364 : 203,283 = 203,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,364/203,283 = 203,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,364x = 203,283 × 203,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,364x = 41,323,978,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,323,978,089/134,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,552.46
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