Finding the Third Proportional to 137,379 and 292,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,379 and 292,758 is: 623,874.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,379 : 292,758 = 292,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,379/292,758 = 292,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,379x = 292,758 × 292,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,379x = 85,707,246,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,707,246,564/137,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,874.44
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