Finding the Third Proportional to 138,492 and 207,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,492 and 207,504 is: 310,905.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,492 : 207,504 = 207,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,492/207,504 = 207,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,492x = 207,504 × 207,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,492x = 43,057,910,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,057,910,016/138,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,905.40
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