Finding the Third Proportional to 135,384 and 312,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,384 and 312,028 is: 719,150.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,384 : 312,028 = 312,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,384/312,028 = 312,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,384x = 312,028 × 312,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,384x = 97,361,472,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,361,472,784/135,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,150.51
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