Finding the Third Proportional to 137,794 and 206,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,794 and 206,692 is: 310,039.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,794 : 206,692 = 206,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,794/206,692 = 206,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,794x = 206,692 × 206,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,794x = 42,721,582,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,721,582,864/137,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,039.50
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