Finding the Third Proportional to 138,552 and 210,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,552 and 210,015 is: 318,337.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,552 : 210,015 = 210,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,552/210,015 = 210,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,552x = 210,015 × 210,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,552x = 44,106,300,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,106,300,225/138,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,337.52
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