Finding the Third Proportional to 135,880 and 277,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,880 and 277,808 is: 567,981.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,880 : 277,808 = 277,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,880/277,808 = 277,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,880x = 277,808 × 277,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,880x = 77,177,284,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,177,284,864/135,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,981.20
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