Finding the Third Proportional to 135,726 and 211,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,726 and 211,344 is: 329,091.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,726 : 211,344 = 211,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,726/211,344 = 211,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,726x = 211,344 × 211,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,726x = 44,666,286,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,666,286,336/135,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,091.60
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