Finding the Third Proportional to 137,182 and 206,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,182 and 206,138 is: 309,755.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,182 : 206,138 = 206,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,182/206,138 = 206,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,182x = 206,138 × 206,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,182x = 42,492,875,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,492,875,044/137,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,755.47
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