Finding the Third Proportional to 137,134 and 207,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,134 and 207,162 is: 312,950.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,134 : 207,162 = 207,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,134/207,162 = 207,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,134x = 207,162 × 207,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,134x = 42,916,094,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,916,094,244/137,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,950.07
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