Finding the Third Proportional to 135,498 and 201,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,498 and 201,288 is: 299,021.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,498 : 201,288 = 201,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,498/201,288 = 201,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,498x = 201,288 × 201,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,498x = 40,516,858,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,516,858,944/135,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,021.82
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