Finding the Third Proportional to 134,079 and 213,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,079 and 213,421 is: 339,714.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,079 : 213,421 = 213,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,079/213,421 = 213,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,079x = 213,421 × 213,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,079x = 45,548,523,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,548,523,241/134,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,714.07
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