Finding the Third Proportional to 137,018 and 300,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,018 and 300,220 is: 657,811.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,018 : 300,220 = 300,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,018/300,220 = 300,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,018x = 300,220 × 300,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,018x = 90,132,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,132,048,400/137,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,811.74
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