Finding the Third Proportional to 135,600 and 206,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,600 and 206,304 is: 313,874.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,600 : 206,304 = 206,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,600/206,304 = 206,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,600x = 206,304 × 206,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,600x = 42,561,340,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,561,340,416/135,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,874.19
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