Finding the Third Proportional to 135,604 and 209,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,604 and 209,967 is: 325,109.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,604 : 209,967 = 209,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,604/209,967 = 209,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,604x = 209,967 × 209,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,604x = 44,086,141,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,086,141,089/135,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,109.44
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