Finding the Third Proportional to 137,967 and 211,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,967 and 211,507 is: 324,245.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,967 : 211,507 = 211,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,967/211,507 = 211,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,967x = 211,507 × 211,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,967x = 44,735,211,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,735,211,049/137,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,245.73
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