Finding the Third Proportional to 137,652 and 304,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,652 and 304,783.50 is: 674,839.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,652 : 304,783.50 = 304,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,652/304,783.50 = 304,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,652x = 304,783.50 × 304,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,652x = 92,892,981,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,892,981,872.25/137,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,839.32
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