Finding the Third Proportional to 135,732 and 315,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,732 and 315,270 is: 732,289.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,732 : 315,270 = 315,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,732/315,270 = 315,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,732x = 315,270 × 315,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,732x = 99,395,172,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,395,172,900/135,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,289.90
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