Finding the Third Proportional to 135,564 and 210,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,564 and 210,162 is: 325,809.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,564 : 210,162 = 210,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,564/210,162 = 210,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,564x = 210,162 × 210,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,564x = 44,168,066,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,168,066,244/135,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,809.70
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