Finding the Third Proportional to 135,602 and 209,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,602 and 209,964 is: 325,104.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,602 : 209,964 = 209,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,602/209,964 = 209,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,602x = 209,964 × 209,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,602x = 44,084,881,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,084,881,296/135,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,104.95
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