Finding the Third Proportional to 137,722 and 295,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,722 and 295,532 is: 634,170.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,722 : 295,532 = 295,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,722/295,532 = 295,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,722x = 295,532 × 295,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,722x = 87,339,163,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,339,163,024/137,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,170.02
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