Finding the Third Proportional to 135,706 and 207,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,706 and 207,591 is: 317,554.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,706 : 207,591 = 207,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,706/207,591 = 207,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,706x = 207,591 × 207,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,706x = 43,094,023,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,094,023,281/135,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,554.30
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