Finding the Third Proportional to 138,672 and 213,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,672 and 213,192 is: 327,757.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,672 : 213,192 = 213,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,672/213,192 = 213,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,672x = 213,192 × 213,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,672x = 45,450,828,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,450,828,864/138,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,757.79
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