Finding the Third Proportional to 137,154 and 205,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,154 and 205,731 is: 308,596.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,154 : 205,731 = 205,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,154/205,731 = 205,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,154x = 205,731 × 205,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,154x = 42,325,244,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,325,244,361/137,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,596.50
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