Finding the Third Proportional to 135,291 and 214,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,291 and 214,217 is: 339,186.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,291 : 214,217 = 214,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,291/214,217 = 214,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,291x = 214,217 × 214,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,291x = 45,888,923,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,888,923,089/135,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,186.81
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