Finding the Third Proportional to 135,378 and 312,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,378 and 312,013 is: 719,113.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,378 : 312,013 = 312,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,378/312,013 = 312,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,378x = 312,013 × 312,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,378x = 97,352,112,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,352,112,169/135,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,113.24
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