Finding the Third Proportional to 134,188 and 212,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,188 and 212,215 is: 335,612.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,188 : 212,215 = 212,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,188/212,215 = 212,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,188x = 212,215 × 212,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,188x = 45,035,206,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,035,206,225/134,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,612.77
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