Finding the Third Proportional to 134,497 and 202,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,497 and 202,326 is: 304,362.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,497 : 202,326 = 202,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,497/202,326 = 202,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,497x = 202,326 × 202,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,497x = 40,935,810,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,935,810,276/134,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,362.26
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