Finding the Third Proportional to 138,910 and 207,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,910 and 207,450 is: 309,808.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,910 : 207,450 = 207,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,910/207,450 = 207,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,910x = 207,450 × 207,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,910x = 43,035,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,035,502,500/138,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,808.53
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