Finding the Third Proportional to 134,616 and 208,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,616 and 208,415 is: 322,671.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,616 : 208,415 = 208,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,616/208,415 = 208,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,616x = 208,415 × 208,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,616x = 43,436,812,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,436,812,225/134,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,671.99
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