Finding the Third Proportional to 135,666 and 207,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,666 and 207,531 is: 317,464.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,666 : 207,531 = 207,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,666/207,531 = 207,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,666x = 207,531 × 207,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,666x = 43,069,115,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,069,115,961/135,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,464.33
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