Finding the Third Proportional to 137,160 and 293,341.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,160 and 293,341.50 is: 627,363.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,160 : 293,341.50 = 293,341.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,160/293,341.50 = 293,341.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,160x = 293,341.50 × 293,341.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,160x = 86,049,235,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,049,235,622.25/137,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,363.92
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