Finding the Third Proportional to 134,730 and 202,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,730 and 202,095 is: 303,142.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,730 : 202,095 = 202,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,730/202,095 = 202,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,730x = 202,095 × 202,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,730x = 40,842,389,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,842,389,025/134,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,142.50
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