Finding the Third Proportional to 135,366 and 199,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,366 and 199,125 is: 292,915.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,366 : 199,125 = 199,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,366/199,125 = 199,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,366x = 199,125 × 199,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,366x = 39,650,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,650,765,625/135,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,915.25
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