Finding the Third Proportional to 137,472 and 295,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,472 and 295,392 is: 634,721.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,472 : 295,392 = 295,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,472/295,392 = 295,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,472x = 295,392 × 295,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,472x = 87,256,433,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,256,433,664/137,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,721.50
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