Finding the Third Proportional to 137,392 and 289,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,392 and 289,543 is: 610,189.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,392 : 289,543 = 289,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,392/289,543 = 289,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,392x = 289,543 × 289,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,392x = 83,835,148,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,835,148,849/137,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,189.45
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