Finding the Third Proportional to 137,728 and 295,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,728 and 295,544 is: 634,193.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,728 : 295,544 = 295,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,728/295,544 = 295,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,728x = 295,544 × 295,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,728x = 87,346,255,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,346,255,936/137,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,193.89
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