Finding the Third Proportional to 134,400 and 200,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,400 and 200,304 is: 298,524.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,400 : 200,304 = 200,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,400/200,304 = 200,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,400x = 200,304 × 200,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,400x = 40,121,692,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,121,692,416/134,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,524.50
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