Finding the Third Proportional to 134,908 and 209,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,908 and 209,816 is: 326,316.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,908 : 209,816 = 209,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,908/209,816 = 209,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,908x = 209,816 × 209,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,908x = 44,022,753,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,022,753,856/134,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,316.85
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