Finding the Third Proportional to 135,018 and 312,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,018 and 312,576 is: 723,635.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,018 : 312,576 = 312,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,018/312,576 = 312,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,018x = 312,576 × 312,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,018x = 97,703,755,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,703,755,776/135,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,635.04
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