Finding the Third Proportional to 137,073 and 204,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,073 and 204,473 is: 305,014.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,073 : 204,473 = 204,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,073/204,473 = 204,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,073x = 204,473 × 204,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,073x = 41,809,207,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,809,207,729/137,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,014.17
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