Finding the Third Proportional to 135,540 and 203,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,540 and 203,310 is: 304,965
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,540 : 203,310 = 203,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,540/203,310 = 203,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,540x = 203,310 × 203,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,540x = 41,334,956,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,334,956,100/135,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,965
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