Finding the Third Proportional to 138,262 and 219,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,262 and 219,847 is: 349,573.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,262 : 219,847 = 219,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,262/219,847 = 219,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,262x = 219,847 × 219,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,262x = 48,332,703,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,332,703,409/138,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,573.30
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