Finding the Third Proportional to 134,390 and 209,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,390 and 209,760 is: 327,399.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,390 : 209,760 = 209,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,390/209,760 = 209,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,390x = 209,760 × 209,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,390x = 43,999,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,999,257,600/134,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,399.79
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