Finding the Third Proportional to 138,909 and 210,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,909 and 210,301 is: 318,384.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,909 : 210,301 = 210,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,909/210,301 = 210,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,909x = 210,301 × 210,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,909x = 44,226,510,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,226,510,601/138,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,384.77
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