Finding the Third Proportional to 113,021 and 138,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,021 and 138,293 is: 169,215.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,021 : 138,293 = 138,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,021/138,293 = 138,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,021x = 138,293 × 138,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,021x = 19,124,953,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,124,953,849/113,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,215.93
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