Finding the Third Proportional to 135,808 and 211,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,808 and 211,480 is: 329,316.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,808 : 211,480 = 211,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,808/211,480 = 211,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,808x = 211,480 × 211,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,808x = 44,723,790,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,723,790,400/135,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,316.32
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