Finding the Third Proportional to 138,114 and 213,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,114 and 213,274 is: 329,335.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,114 : 213,274 = 213,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,114/213,274 = 213,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,114x = 213,274 × 213,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,114x = 45,485,799,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,485,799,076/138,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,335.18
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