Finding the Third Proportional to 134,892 and 209,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,892 and 209,790 is: 326,274.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,892 : 209,790 = 209,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,892/209,790 = 209,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,892x = 209,790 × 209,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,892x = 44,011,844,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,011,844,100/134,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,274.68
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