Finding the Third Proportional to 135,933 and 316,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,933 and 316,039 is: 734,778.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,933 : 316,039 = 316,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,933/316,039 = 316,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,933x = 316,039 × 316,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,933x = 99,880,649,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,880,649,521/135,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,778.53
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