Finding the Third Proportional to 138,696 and 213,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,696 and 213,228 is: 327,811.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,696 : 213,228 = 213,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,696/213,228 = 213,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,696x = 213,228 × 213,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,696x = 45,466,179,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,466,179,984/138,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,811.76
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