Finding the Third Proportional to 138,146 and 208,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,146 and 208,299 is: 314,076.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,146 : 208,299 = 208,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,146/208,299 = 208,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,146x = 208,299 × 208,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,146x = 43,388,473,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,388,473,401/138,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,076.94
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