Finding the Third Proportional to 134,416 and 202,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,416 and 202,662 is: 305,558.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,416 : 202,662 = 202,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,416/202,662 = 202,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,416x = 202,662 × 202,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,416x = 41,071,886,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,071,886,244/134,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,558.02
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