Finding the Third Proportional to 137,664 and 201,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,664 and 201,514 is: 294,978.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,664 : 201,514 = 201,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,664/201,514 = 201,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,664x = 201,514 × 201,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,664x = 40,607,892,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,607,892,196/137,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,978.30
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