Finding the Third Proportional to 135,052 and 312,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,052 and 312,662 is: 723,851.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,052 : 312,662 = 312,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,052/312,662 = 312,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,052x = 312,662 × 312,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,052x = 97,757,526,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,757,526,244/135,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,851.01
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