Finding the Third Proportional to 134,992 and 201,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,992 and 201,744 is: 301,504.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,992 : 201,744 = 201,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,992/201,744 = 201,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,992x = 201,744 × 201,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,992x = 40,700,641,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,700,641,536/134,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,504.10
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