Finding the Third Proportional to 135,504 and 204,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,504 and 204,255 is: 307,888.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,504 : 204,255 = 204,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,504/204,255 = 204,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,504x = 204,255 × 204,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,504x = 41,720,105,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,720,105,025/135,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,888.37
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