Finding the Third Proportional to 137,458 and 289,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,458 and 289,668 is: 610,423.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,458 : 289,668 = 289,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,458/289,668 = 289,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,458x = 289,668 × 289,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,458x = 83,907,550,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,907,550,224/137,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,423.19
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