Finding the Third Proportional to 137,677 and 291,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,677 and 291,870 is: 618,753.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,677 : 291,870 = 291,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,677/291,870 = 291,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,677x = 291,870 × 291,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,677x = 85,188,096,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,188,096,900/137,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,753.29
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