Finding the Third Proportional to 135,769 and 210,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,769 and 210,014 is: 324,859.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,769 : 210,014 = 210,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,769/210,014 = 210,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,769x = 210,014 × 210,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,769x = 44,105,880,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,105,880,196/135,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,859.73
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