Finding the Third Proportional to 135,970 and 211,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,970 and 211,062 is: 327,624.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,970 : 211,062 = 211,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,970/211,062 = 211,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,970x = 211,062 × 211,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,970x = 44,547,167,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,547,167,844/135,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,624.97
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