Finding the Third Proportional to 136,020 and 204,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,020 and 204,030 is: 306,045
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,020 : 204,030 = 204,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,020/204,030 = 204,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,020x = 204,030 × 204,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,020x = 41,628,240,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,628,240,900/136,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,045
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