Finding the Third Proportional to 135,924 and 199,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,924 and 199,881 is: 293,932.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,924 : 199,881 = 199,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,924/199,881 = 199,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,924x = 199,881 × 199,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,924x = 39,952,414,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,952,414,161/135,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,932.01
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