Finding the Third Proportional to 137,153 and 205,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,153 and 205,730 is: 308,595.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,153 : 205,730 = 205,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,153/205,730 = 205,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,153x = 205,730 × 205,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,153x = 42,324,832,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,324,832,900/137,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,595.75
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