Finding the Third Proportional to 135,218 and 200,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,218 and 200,595 is: 297,581.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,218 : 200,595 = 200,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,218/200,595 = 200,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,218x = 200,595 × 200,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,218x = 40,238,354,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,238,354,025/135,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,581.34
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