Finding the Third Proportional to 137,946 and 210,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,946 and 210,930 is: 322,528.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,946 : 210,930 = 210,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,946/210,930 = 210,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,946x = 210,930 × 210,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,946x = 44,491,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,491,464,900/137,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,528.13
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