Finding the Third Proportional to 135,051 and 250,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,051 and 250,827 is: 465,855.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,051 : 250,827 = 250,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,051/250,827 = 250,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,051x = 250,827 × 250,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,051x = 62,914,183,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,914,183,929/135,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,855.00
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