Finding the Third Proportional to 137,306 and 320,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,306 and 320,785 is: 749,442.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,306 : 320,785 = 320,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,306/320,785 = 320,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,306x = 320,785 × 320,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,306x = 102,903,016,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,903,016,225/137,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,442.97
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