Finding the Third Proportional to 134,525 and 202,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,525 and 202,106 is: 303,637.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,525 : 202,106 = 202,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,525/202,106 = 202,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,525x = 202,106 × 202,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,525x = 40,846,835,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,846,835,236/134,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,637.50
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