Finding the Third Proportional to 138,602 and 210,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,602 and 210,819 is: 320,663.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,602 : 210,819 = 210,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,602/210,819 = 210,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,602x = 210,819 × 210,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,602x = 44,444,650,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,444,650,761/138,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,663.85
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