Finding the Third Proportional to 135,650 and 205,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,650 and 205,779 is: 312,163.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,650 : 205,779 = 205,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,650/205,779 = 205,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,650x = 205,779 × 205,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,650x = 42,344,996,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,344,996,841/135,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,163.63
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