Finding the Third Proportional to 135,712 and 205,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,712 and 205,053 is: 309,823.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,712 : 205,053 = 205,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,712/205,053 = 205,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,712x = 205,053 × 205,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,712x = 42,046,732,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,046,732,809/135,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,823.25
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