Finding the Third Proportional to 134,536 and 210,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,536 and 210,588 is: 329,631.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,536 : 210,588 = 210,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,536/210,588 = 210,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,536x = 210,588 × 210,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,536x = 44,347,305,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,347,305,744/134,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,631.52
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