Finding the Third Proportional to 138,144 and 206,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,144 and 206,363 is: 308,270.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,144 : 206,363 = 206,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,144/206,363 = 206,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,144x = 206,363 × 206,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,144x = 42,585,687,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,585,687,769/138,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,270.27
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