Finding the Third Proportional to 134,372 and 203,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,372 and 203,070 is: 306,890.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,372 : 203,070 = 203,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,372/203,070 = 203,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,372x = 203,070 × 203,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,372x = 41,237,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,237,424,900/134,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,890.01
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