Finding the Third Proportional to 134,954 and 214,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,954 and 214,446 is: 340,761.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,954 : 214,446 = 214,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,954/214,446 = 214,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,954x = 214,446 × 214,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,954x = 45,987,086,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,987,086,916/134,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,761.20
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