Finding the Third Proportional to 137,254 and 211,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,254 and 211,234 is: 325,089.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,254 : 211,234 = 211,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,254/211,234 = 211,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,254x = 211,234 × 211,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,254x = 44,619,802,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,619,802,756/137,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,089.27
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