Finding the Third Proportional to 136,523 and 203,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,523 and 203,730 is: 304,021.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,523 : 203,730 = 203,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,523/203,730 = 203,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,523x = 203,730 × 203,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,523x = 41,505,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,505,912,900/136,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,021.39
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