Finding the Third Proportional to 135,990 and 204,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,990 and 204,106 is: 306,340.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,990 : 204,106 = 204,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,990/204,106 = 204,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,990x = 204,106 × 204,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,990x = 41,659,259,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,659,259,236/135,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,340.61
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