Finding the Third Proportional to 135,162 and 212,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,162 and 212,022 is: 332,588.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,162 : 212,022 = 212,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,162/212,022 = 212,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,162x = 212,022 × 212,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,162x = 44,953,328,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,953,328,484/135,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,588.51
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