Finding the Third Proportional to 135,680 and 217,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,680 and 217,920 is: 350,008.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,680 : 217,920 = 217,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,680/217,920 = 217,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,680x = 217,920 × 217,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,680x = 47,489,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,489,126,400/135,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,008.30
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