Finding the Third Proportional to 134,716 and 209,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,716 and 209,168 is: 324,766.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,716 : 209,168 = 209,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,716/209,168 = 209,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,716x = 209,168 × 209,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,716x = 43,751,252,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,751,252,224/134,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,766.56
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