Finding the Third Proportional to 134,156 and 212,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,156 and 212,254 is: 335,816.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,156 : 212,254 = 212,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,156/212,254 = 212,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,156x = 212,254 × 212,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,156x = 45,051,760,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,051,760,516/134,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,816.22
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