Finding the Third Proportional to 134,014 and 207,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,014 and 207,318 is: 320,718.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,014 : 207,318 = 207,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,014/207,318 = 207,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,014x = 207,318 × 207,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,014x = 42,980,753,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,980,753,124/134,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,718.38
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