Finding the Third Proportional to 134,612 and 208,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,612 and 208,408 is: 322,659.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,612 : 208,408 = 208,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,612/208,408 = 208,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,612x = 208,408 × 208,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,612x = 43,433,894,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,433,894,464/134,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,659.90
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