Finding the Third Proportional to 135,138 and 211,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,138 and 211,989 is: 332,544.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,138 : 211,989 = 211,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,138/211,989 = 211,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,138x = 211,989 × 211,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,138x = 44,939,336,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,939,336,121/135,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,544.04
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