Finding the Third Proportional to 135,594 and 205,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,594 and 205,143 is: 310,365.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,594 : 205,143 = 205,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,594/205,143 = 205,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,594x = 205,143 × 205,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,594x = 42,083,650,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,083,650,449/135,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,365.14
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