Finding the Third Proportional to 138,170 and 211,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,170 and 211,264 is: 323,025.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,170 : 211,264 = 211,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,170/211,264 = 211,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,170x = 211,264 × 211,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,170x = 44,632,477,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,632,477,696/138,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,025.82
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