Finding the Third Proportional to 137,924 and 210,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,924 and 210,894 is: 322,469.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,924 : 210,894 = 210,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,924/210,894 = 210,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,924x = 210,894 × 210,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,924x = 44,476,279,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,476,279,236/137,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,469.47
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