Finding the Third Proportional to 137,547 and 301,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,547 and 301,337 is: 660,166.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,547 : 301,337 = 301,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,547/301,337 = 301,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,547x = 301,337 × 301,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,547x = 90,803,987,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,803,987,569/137,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,166.98
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