Finding the Third Proportional to 138,789 and 207,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,789 and 207,804 is: 311,137.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,789 : 207,804 = 207,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,789/207,804 = 207,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,789x = 207,804 × 207,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,789x = 43,182,502,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,182,502,416/138,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,137.79
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