Finding the Third Proportional to 137,898 and 210,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,898 and 210,858 is: 322,420.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,898 : 210,858 = 210,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,898/210,858 = 210,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,898x = 210,858 × 210,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,898x = 44,461,096,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,461,096,164/137,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,420.17
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