Finding the Third Proportional to 138,317 and 213,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,317 and 213,616 is: 329,907.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,317 : 213,616 = 213,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,317/213,616 = 213,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,317x = 213,616 × 213,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,317x = 45,631,795,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,631,795,456/138,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,907.35
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