Finding the Third Proportional to 134,166 and 212,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,166 and 212,269 is: 335,838.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,166 : 212,269 = 212,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,166/212,269 = 212,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,166x = 212,269 × 212,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,166x = 45,058,128,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,058,128,361/134,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,838.65
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