Finding the Third Proportional to 135,440 and 206,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,440 and 206,180 is: 313,867.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,440 : 206,180 = 206,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,440/206,180 = 206,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,440x = 206,180 × 206,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,440x = 42,510,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,510,192,400/135,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,867.34
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