Finding the Third Proportional to 135,130 and 212,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,130 and 212,095 is: 332,896.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,130 : 212,095 = 212,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,130/212,095 = 212,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,130x = 212,095 × 212,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,130x = 44,984,289,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,984,289,025/135,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,896.39
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