Finding the Third Proportional to 135,916 and 209,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,916 and 209,934 is: 324,261.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,916 : 209,934 = 209,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,916/209,934 = 209,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,916x = 209,934 × 209,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,916x = 44,072,284,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,072,284,356/135,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,261.19
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