Finding the Third Proportional to 135,816 and 203,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,816 and 203,980 is: 306,354.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,816 : 203,980 = 203,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,816/203,980 = 203,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,816x = 203,980 × 203,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,816x = 41,607,840,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,607,840,400/135,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,354.48
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