Finding the Third Proportional to 137,608 and 301,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,608 and 301,464 is: 660,430.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,608 : 301,464 = 301,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,608/301,464 = 301,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,608x = 301,464 × 301,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,608x = 90,880,543,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,880,543,296/137,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,430.67
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