Finding the Third Proportional to 134,946 and 201,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,946 and 201,684 is: 301,427.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,946 : 201,684 = 201,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,946/201,684 = 201,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,946x = 201,684 × 201,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,946x = 40,676,435,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,676,435,856/134,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,427.50
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