Finding the Third Proportional to 137,214 and 296,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,214 and 296,298 is: 639,821.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,214 : 296,298 = 296,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,214/296,298 = 296,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,214x = 296,298 × 296,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,214x = 87,792,504,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,792,504,804/137,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,821.77
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