Finding the Third Proportional to 137,035.13 and 204,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,035.13 and 204,903 is: 306,383.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,035.13 : 204,903 = 204,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,035.13/204,903 = 204,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,035.13x = 204,903 × 204,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,035.13x = 41,985,239,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,985,239,409/137,035.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,383.05
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