Finding the Third Proportional to 138,922 and 207,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,922 and 207,798 is: 310,821.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,922 : 207,798 = 207,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,922/207,798 = 207,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,922x = 207,798 × 207,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,922x = 43,180,008,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,180,008,804/138,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,821.96
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