Finding the Third Proportional to 138,908 and 207,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,908 and 207,448 is: 309,807.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,908 : 207,448 = 207,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,908/207,448 = 207,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,908x = 207,448 × 207,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,908x = 43,034,672,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,034,672,704/138,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,807.01
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