Finding the Third Proportional to 138,036 and 213,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,036 and 213,744 is: 330,975.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,036 : 213,744 = 213,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,036/213,744 = 213,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,036x = 213,744 × 213,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,036x = 45,686,497,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,686,497,536/138,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,975.23
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