Finding the Third Proportional to 134,640 and 209,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,640 and 209,070 is: 324,645.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,640 : 209,070 = 209,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,640/209,070 = 209,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,640x = 209,070 × 209,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,640x = 43,710,264,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,710,264,900/134,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,645.46
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