Finding the Third Proportional to 134,732 and 210,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,732 and 210,740 is: 329,627.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,732 : 210,740 = 210,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,732/210,740 = 210,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,732x = 210,740 × 210,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,732x = 44,411,347,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,411,347,600/134,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,627.32
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