Finding the Third Proportional to 137,632 and 201,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,632 and 201,137 is: 293,943.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,632 : 201,137 = 201,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,632/201,137 = 201,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,632x = 201,137 × 201,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,632x = 40,456,092,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,456,092,769/137,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,943.94
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