Finding the Third Proportional to 135,957 and 206,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,957 and 206,814 is: 314,599.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,957 : 206,814 = 206,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,957/206,814 = 206,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,957x = 206,814 × 206,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,957x = 42,772,030,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,772,030,596/135,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,599.69
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