Finding the Third Proportional to 134,964 and 201,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,964 and 201,703 is: 301,444.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,964 : 201,703 = 201,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,964/201,703 = 201,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,964x = 201,703 × 201,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,964x = 40,684,100,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,684,100,209/134,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,444.09
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