Finding the Third Proportional to 137,029 and 298,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,029 and 298,893 is: 651,957.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,029 : 298,893 = 298,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,029/298,893 = 298,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,029x = 298,893 × 298,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,029x = 89,337,025,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,337,025,449/137,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,957.07
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