Finding the Third Proportional to 135,528 and 209,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,528 and 209,436 is: 323,648.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,528 : 209,436 = 209,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,528/209,436 = 209,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,528x = 209,436 × 209,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,528x = 43,863,438,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,863,438,096/135,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,648.53
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