Finding the Third Proportional to 135,250 and 210,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,250 and 210,247 is: 326,830.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,250 : 210,247 = 210,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,250/210,247 = 210,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,250x = 210,247 × 210,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,250x = 44,203,801,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,203,801,009/135,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,830.32
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