Finding the Third Proportional to 135,272 and 210,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,272 and 210,441 is: 327,380.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,272 : 210,441 = 210,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,272/210,441 = 210,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,272x = 210,441 × 210,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,272x = 44,285,414,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,285,414,481/135,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,380.50
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