Finding the Third Proportional to 137,082 and 204,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,082 and 204,482 is: 305,021.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,082 : 204,482 = 204,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,082/204,482 = 204,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,082x = 204,482 × 204,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,082x = 41,812,888,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,812,888,324/137,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,021.00
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