Finding the Third Proportional to 134,310 and 209,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,310 and 209,641 is: 327,223.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,310 : 209,641 = 209,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,310/209,641 = 209,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,310x = 209,641 × 209,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,310x = 43,949,348,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,949,348,881/134,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,223.21
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