Finding the Third Proportional to 135,066 and 312,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,066 and 312,694 is: 723,924.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,066 : 312,694 = 312,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,066/312,694 = 312,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,066x = 312,694 × 312,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,066x = 97,777,537,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,777,537,636/135,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,924.14
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