Finding the Third Proportional to 138,333 and 208,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,333 and 208,755 is: 315,027.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,333 : 208,755 = 208,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,333/208,755 = 208,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,333x = 208,755 × 208,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,333x = 43,578,650,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,578,650,025/138,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,027.14
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