Finding the Third Proportional to 135,744 and 207,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,744 and 207,648 is: 317,639.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,744 : 207,648 = 207,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,744/207,648 = 207,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,744x = 207,648 × 207,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,744x = 43,117,691,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,117,691,904/135,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,639.76
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