Finding the Third Proportional to 137,068 and 210,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,068 and 210,951 is: 324,658.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,068 : 210,951 = 210,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,068/210,951 = 210,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,068x = 210,951 × 210,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,068x = 44,500,324,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,500,324,401/137,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,658.74
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