Finding the Third Proportional to 137,808 and 206,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,808 and 206,712 is: 310,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,808 : 206,712 = 206,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,808/206,712 = 206,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,808x = 206,712 × 206,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,808x = 42,729,850,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,729,850,944/137,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,068
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