Finding the Third Proportional to 135,582 and 316,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,582 and 316,725 is: 739,882.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,582 : 316,725 = 316,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,582/316,725 = 316,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,582x = 316,725 × 316,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,582x = 100,314,725,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,314,725,625/135,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,882.33
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