Finding the Third Proportional to 134,696 and 211,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,696 and 211,298 is: 331,463.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,696 : 211,298 = 211,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,696/211,298 = 211,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,696x = 211,298 × 211,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,696x = 44,646,844,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,646,844,804/134,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,463.78
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