Finding the Third Proportional to 135,652 and 199,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,652 and 199,556 is: 293,564.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,652 : 199,556 = 199,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,652/199,556 = 199,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,652x = 199,556 × 199,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,652x = 39,822,597,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,822,597,136/135,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,564.39
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