Finding the Third Proportional to 135,938 and 206,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,938 and 206,787 is: 314,561.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,938 : 206,787 = 206,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,938/206,787 = 206,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,938x = 206,787 × 206,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,938x = 42,760,863,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,760,863,369/135,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,561.52
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