Finding the Third Proportional to 134,622 and 208,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,622 and 208,425 is: 322,688.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,622 : 208,425 = 208,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,622/208,425 = 208,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,622x = 208,425 × 208,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,622x = 43,440,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,440,980,625/134,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,688.57
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