Finding the Third Proportional to 137,305 and 297,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,305 and 297,446 is: 644,361.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,305 : 297,446 = 297,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,305/297,446 = 297,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,305x = 297,446 × 297,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,305x = 88,474,122,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,474,122,916/137,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,361.99
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