Finding the Third Proportional to 137,640 and 303,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,640 and 303,220 is: 667,991.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,640 : 303,220 = 303,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,640/303,220 = 303,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,640x = 303,220 × 303,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,640x = 91,942,368,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,942,368,400/137,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,991.63
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