Finding the Third Proportional to 136,521 and 203,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,521 and 203,727 is: 304,016.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,521 : 203,727 = 203,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,521/203,727 = 203,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,521x = 203,727 × 203,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,521x = 41,504,690,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,504,690,529/136,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,016.90
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