Finding the Third Proportional to 135,716 and 199,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,716 and 199,519 is: 293,317.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,716 : 199,519 = 199,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,716/199,519 = 199,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,716x = 199,519 × 199,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,716x = 39,807,831,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,807,831,361/135,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,317.16
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