Finding the Third Proportional to 135,936 and 206,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,936 and 206,784 is: 314,557.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,936 : 206,784 = 206,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,936/206,784 = 206,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,936x = 206,784 × 206,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,936x = 42,759,622,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,759,622,656/135,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,557.02
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