Finding the Third Proportional to 137,464 and 292,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,464 and 292,302 is: 621,547.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,464 : 292,302 = 292,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,464/292,302 = 292,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,464x = 292,302 × 292,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,464x = 85,440,459,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,440,459,204/137,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,547.89
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