Finding the Third Proportional to 138,754 and 206,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,754 and 206,595 is: 307,605.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,754 : 206,595 = 206,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,754/206,595 = 206,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,754x = 206,595 × 206,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,754x = 42,681,494,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,681,494,025/138,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,605.50
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