Finding the Third Proportional to 134,616 and 202,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,616 and 202,246 is: 303,852.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,616 : 202,246 = 202,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,616/202,246 = 202,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,616x = 202,246 × 202,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,616x = 40,903,444,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,903,444,516/134,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,852.77
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