Finding the Third Proportional to 138,524 and 210,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,524 and 210,702 is: 320,488.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,524 : 210,702 = 210,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,524/210,702 = 210,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,524x = 210,702 × 210,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,524x = 44,395,332,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,395,332,804/138,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,488.38
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