Finding the Third Proportional to 137,640 and 211,627.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,640 and 211,627.13 is: 325,385.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,640 : 211,627.13 = 211,627.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,640/211,627.13 = 211,627.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,640x = 211,627.13 × 211,627.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,640x = 44,786,040,035.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,786,040,035.77/137,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,385.35
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