Finding the Third Proportional to 135,624 and 204,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,624 and 204,426 is: 308,131.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,624 : 204,426 = 204,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,624/204,426 = 204,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,624x = 204,426 × 204,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,624x = 41,789,989,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,789,989,476/135,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,131.23
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