Finding the Third Proportional to 137,138 and 207,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,138 and 207,168 is: 312,959.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,138 : 207,168 = 207,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,138/207,168 = 207,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,138x = 207,168 × 207,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,138x = 42,918,580,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,918,580,224/137,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,959.06
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