Finding the Third Proportional to 134,632 and 211,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,632 and 211,215 is: 331,360.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,632 : 211,215 = 211,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,632/211,215 = 211,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,632x = 211,215 × 211,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,632x = 44,611,776,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,611,776,225/134,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,360.87
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