Finding the Third Proportional to 135,336 and 202,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,336 and 202,464 is: 302,888.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,336 : 202,464 = 202,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,336/202,464 = 202,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,336x = 202,464 × 202,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,336x = 40,991,671,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,991,671,296/135,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,888.15
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