Finding the Third Proportional to 135,142 and 211,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,142 and 211,996 is: 332,556.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,142 : 211,996 = 211,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,142/211,996 = 211,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,142x = 211,996 × 211,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,142x = 44,942,304,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,942,304,016/135,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,556.16
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