Finding the Third Proportional to 138,439 and 216,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,439 and 216,885 is: 339,782.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,439 : 216,885 = 216,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,439/216,885 = 216,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,439x = 216,885 × 216,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,439x = 47,039,103,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,039,103,225/138,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,782.17
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