Finding the Third Proportional to 137,378 and 291,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,378 and 291,604 is: 618,970.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,378 : 291,604 = 291,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,378/291,604 = 291,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,378x = 291,604 × 291,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,378x = 85,032,892,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,032,892,816/137,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,970.23
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