Finding the Third Proportional to 136,520 and 203,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,520 and 203,728 is: 304,022.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,520 : 203,728 = 203,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,520/203,728 = 203,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,520x = 203,728 × 203,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,520x = 41,505,097,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,505,097,984/136,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,022.11
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