Finding the Third Proportional to 134,646 and 209,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,646 and 209,079 is: 324,658.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,646 : 209,079 = 209,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,646/209,079 = 209,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,646x = 209,079 × 209,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,646x = 43,714,028,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,714,028,241/134,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,658.94
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