Finding the Third Proportional to 135,258 and 202,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,258 and 202,113 is: 302,012.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,258 : 202,113 = 202,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,258/202,113 = 202,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,258x = 202,113 × 202,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,258x = 40,849,664,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,849,664,769/135,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,012.93
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