Finding the Third Proportional to 137,064 and 297,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,064 and 297,408 is: 645,330.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,064 : 297,408 = 297,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,064/297,408 = 297,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,064x = 297,408 × 297,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,064x = 88,451,518,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,451,518,464/137,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,330.05
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