Finding the Third Proportional to 138,594 and 223,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,594 and 223,203 is: 359,464.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,594 : 223,203 = 223,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,594/223,203 = 223,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,594x = 223,203 × 223,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,594x = 49,819,579,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,819,579,209/138,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,464.18
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