Finding the Third Proportional to 135,710 and 199,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,710 and 199,510 is: 293,303.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,710 : 199,510 = 199,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,710/199,510 = 199,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,710x = 199,510 × 199,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,710x = 39,804,240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,804,240,100/135,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,303.66
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