Finding the Third Proportional to 134,778 and 211,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,778 and 211,401 is: 331,585.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,778 : 211,401 = 211,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,778/211,401 = 211,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,778x = 211,401 × 211,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,778x = 44,690,382,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,690,382,801/134,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,585.15
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