Finding the Third Proportional to 134,994 and 206,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,994 and 206,580 is: 316,127.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,994 : 206,580 = 206,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,994/206,580 = 206,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,994x = 206,580 × 206,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,994x = 42,675,296,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,675,296,400/134,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,127.36
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