Finding the Third Proportional to 138,366 and 208,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,366 and 208,821 is: 315,151.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,366 : 208,821 = 208,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,366/208,821 = 208,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,366x = 208,821 × 208,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,366x = 43,606,210,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,606,210,041/138,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,151.19
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