Finding the Third Proportional to 135,249 and 210,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,249 and 210,527 is: 327,703.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,249 : 210,527 = 210,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,249/210,527 = 210,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,249x = 210,527 × 210,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,249x = 44,321,617,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,321,617,729/135,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,703.85
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