Finding the Third Proportional to 141,234 and 207,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,234 and 207,138 is: 303,794.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,234 : 207,138 = 207,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,234/207,138 = 207,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,234x = 207,138 × 207,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,234x = 42,906,151,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,906,151,044/141,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,794.77
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