Finding the Third Proportional to 135,650 and 207,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,650 and 207,507 is: 317,428.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,650 : 207,507 = 207,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,650/207,507 = 207,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,650x = 207,507 × 207,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,650x = 43,059,155,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,059,155,049/135,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,428.35
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