Finding the Third Proportional to 135,718 and 199,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,718 and 199,522 is: 293,321.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,718 : 199,522 = 199,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,718/199,522 = 199,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,718x = 199,522 × 199,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,718x = 39,809,028,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,809,028,484/135,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,321.66
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