Finding the Third Proportional to 135,999 and 204,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,999 and 204,117 is: 306,353.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,999 : 204,117 = 204,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,999/204,117 = 204,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,999x = 204,117 × 204,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,999x = 41,663,749,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,663,749,689/135,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,353.35
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