Finding the Third Proportional to 135,630 and 211,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,630 and 211,701 is: 330,438.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,630 : 211,701 = 211,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,630/211,701 = 211,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,630x = 211,701 × 211,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,630x = 44,817,313,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,817,313,401/135,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,438.06
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