Finding the Third Proportional to 135,961 and 206,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,961 and 206,583 is: 313,888.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,961 : 206,583 = 206,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,961/206,583 = 206,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,961x = 206,583 × 206,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,961x = 42,676,535,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,676,535,889/135,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,888.07
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