Finding the Third Proportional to 134,710 and 209,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,710 and 209,175 is: 324,802.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,710 : 209,175 = 209,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,710/209,175 = 209,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,710x = 209,175 × 209,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,710x = 43,754,180,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,754,180,625/134,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,802.77
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