Finding the Third Proportional to 134,760 and 201,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,760 and 201,240 is: 300,516.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,760 : 201,240 = 201,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,760/201,240 = 201,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,760x = 201,240 × 201,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,760x = 40,497,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,497,537,600/134,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,516.01
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