Finding the Third Proportional to 138,972 and 215,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,972 and 215,318 is: 333,605.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,972 : 215,318 = 215,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,972/215,318 = 215,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,972x = 215,318 × 215,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,972x = 46,361,841,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,361,841,124/138,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,605.63
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