Finding the Third Proportional to 138,165 and 211,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,165 and 211,257 is: 323,016.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,165 : 211,257 = 211,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,165/211,257 = 211,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,165x = 211,257 × 211,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,165x = 44,629,520,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,629,520,049/138,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,016.10
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