Finding the Third Proportional to 137,493 and 293,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,493 and 293,151 is: 625,031.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,493 : 293,151 = 293,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,493/293,151 = 293,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,493x = 293,151 × 293,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,493x = 85,937,508,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,937,508,801/137,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,031.88
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