Finding the Third Proportional to 135,712 and 199,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,712 and 199,513 is: 293,308.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,712 : 199,513 = 199,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,712/199,513 = 199,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,712x = 199,513 × 199,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,712x = 39,805,437,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,805,437,169/135,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,308.16
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