Finding the Third Proportional to 134,990 and 201,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,990 and 201,392 is: 300,457.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,990 : 201,392 = 201,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,990/201,392 = 201,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,990x = 201,392 × 201,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,990x = 40,558,737,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,558,737,664/134,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,457.35
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