Finding the Third Proportional to 135,656 and 207,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,656 and 207,516 is: 317,441.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,656 : 207,516 = 207,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,656/207,516 = 207,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,656x = 207,516 × 207,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,656x = 43,062,890,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,062,890,256/135,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,441.84
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