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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,792 and 203,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,792 and 203,428 is: 304,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,792 : 203,428 = 203,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,792/203,428 = 203,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,792x = 203,428 × 203,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,792x = 41,382,951,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,951,184/135,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,752.50

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