Finding the Third Proportional to 135,741 and 275,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,741 and 275,130 is: 557,654.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,741 : 275,130 = 275,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,741/275,130 = 275,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,741x = 275,130 × 275,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,741x = 75,696,516,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,696,516,900/135,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,654.04
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