Finding the Third Proportional to 135,090 and 312,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,090 and 312,735 is: 723,985.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,090 : 312,735 = 312,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,090/312,735 = 312,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,090x = 312,735 × 312,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,090x = 97,803,180,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,803,180,225/135,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,985.34
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