Finding the Third Proportional to 138,772 and 219,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,772 and 219,530 is: 347,284.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,772 : 219,530 = 219,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,772/219,530 = 219,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,772x = 219,530 × 219,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,772x = 48,193,420,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,193,420,900/138,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,284.91
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