Finding the Third Proportional to 135,382 and 210,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,382 and 210,477 is: 327,226.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,382 : 210,477 = 210,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,382/210,477 = 210,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,382x = 210,477 × 210,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,382x = 44,300,567,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,300,567,529/135,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,226.42
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