Finding the Third Proportional to 135,399 and 271,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,399 and 271,323 is: 543,698.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,399 : 271,323 = 271,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,399/271,323 = 271,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,399x = 271,323 × 271,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,399x = 73,616,170,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,616,170,329/135,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,698.04
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