Finding the Third Proportional to 137,646 and 302,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,646 and 302,346 is: 664,117.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,646 : 302,346 = 302,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,646/302,346 = 302,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,646x = 302,346 × 302,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,646x = 91,413,103,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,413,103,716/137,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,117.40
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