Finding the Third Proportional to 135,666 and 275,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,666 and 275,166 is: 558,108.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,666 : 275,166 = 275,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,666/275,166 = 275,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,666x = 275,166 × 275,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,666x = 75,716,327,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,716,327,556/135,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,108.35
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