Finding the Third Proportional to 136,248 and 203,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,248 and 203,532 is: 304,043.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,248 : 203,532 = 203,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,248/203,532 = 203,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,248x = 203,532 × 203,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,248x = 41,425,275,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,425,275,024/136,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,043.18
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