Finding the Third Proportional to 137,942 and 210,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,942 and 210,914 is: 322,488.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,942 : 210,914 = 210,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,942/210,914 = 210,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,942x = 210,914 × 210,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,942x = 44,484,715,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,484,715,396/137,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,488.55
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