Finding the Third Proportional to 134,946 and 214,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,946 and 214,434 is: 340,743.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,946 : 214,434 = 214,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,946/214,434 = 214,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,946x = 214,434 × 214,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,946x = 45,981,940,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,981,940,356/134,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,743.26
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