Finding the Third Proportional to 138,752 and 207,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,752 and 207,569 is: 310,517.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,752 : 207,569 = 207,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,752/207,569 = 207,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,752x = 207,569 × 207,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,752x = 43,084,889,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,084,889,761/138,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,517.25
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