Finding the Third Proportional to 135,369 and 198,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,369 and 198,435 is: 290,882.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,369 : 198,435 = 198,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,369/198,435 = 198,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,369x = 198,435 × 198,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,369x = 39,376,449,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,376,449,225/135,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,882.32
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