Finding the Third Proportional to 137,602 and 303,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,602 and 303,141 is: 667,827.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,602 : 303,141 = 303,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,602/303,141 = 303,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,602x = 303,141 × 303,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,602x = 91,894,465,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,894,465,881/137,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,827.98
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