Finding the Third Proportional to 135,362 and 203,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,362 and 203,043 is: 304,564.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,362 : 203,043 = 203,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,362/203,043 = 203,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,362x = 203,043 × 203,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,362x = 41,226,459,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,226,459,849/135,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,564.50
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