Finding the Third Proportional to 135,507 and 204,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,507 and 204,260 is: 307,896.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,507 : 204,260 = 204,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,507/204,260 = 204,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,507x = 204,260 × 204,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,507x = 41,722,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,722,147,600/135,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,896.62
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