Finding the Third Proportional to 135,783 and 205,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,783 and 205,932 is: 312,321.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,783 : 205,932 = 205,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,783/205,932 = 205,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,783x = 205,932 × 205,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,783x = 42,407,988,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,407,988,624/135,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,321.78
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