Finding the Third Proportional to 135,552 and 203,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,552 and 203,328 is: 304,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,552 : 203,328 = 203,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,552/203,328 = 203,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,552x = 203,328 × 203,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,552x = 41,342,275,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,342,275,584/135,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,992
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