Finding the Third Proportional to 138,674 and 208,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,674 and 208,991 is: 314,963.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,674 : 208,991 = 208,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,674/208,991 = 208,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,674x = 208,991 × 208,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,674x = 43,677,238,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,677,238,081/138,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,963.43
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