Finding the Third Proportional to 134,668 and 204,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,668 and 204,798 is: 311,449.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,668 : 204,798 = 204,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,668/204,798 = 204,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,668x = 204,798 × 204,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,668x = 41,942,220,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,942,220,804/134,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,449.05
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