Finding the Third Proportional to 135,510 and 201,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,510 and 201,302 is: 299,036.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,510 : 201,302 = 201,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,510/201,302 = 201,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,510x = 201,302 × 201,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,510x = 40,522,495,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,522,495,204/135,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,036.94
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