Finding the Third Proportional to 135,196 and 312,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,196 and 312,969 is: 724,500.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,196 : 312,969 = 312,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,196/312,969 = 312,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,196x = 312,969 × 312,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,196x = 97,949,594,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,949,594,961/135,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,500.69
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