Finding the Third Proportional to 137,835 and 281,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,835 and 281,502 is: 574,914.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,835 : 281,502 = 281,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,835/281,502 = 281,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,835x = 281,502 × 281,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,835x = 79,243,376,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,243,376,004/137,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,914.76
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