Finding the Third Proportional to 134,614 and 208,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,614 and 208,411 is: 322,664.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,614 : 208,411 = 208,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,614/208,411 = 208,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,614x = 208,411 × 208,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,614x = 43,435,144,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,435,144,921/134,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,664.40
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