Finding the Third Proportional to 137,522 and 218,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,522 and 218,824 is: 348,191.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,522 : 218,824 = 218,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,522/218,824 = 218,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,522x = 218,824 × 218,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,522x = 47,883,942,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,883,942,976/137,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,191.15
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