Finding the Third Proportional to 137,897 and 296,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,897 and 296,905 is: 639,263.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,897 : 296,905 = 296,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,897/296,905 = 296,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,897x = 296,905 × 296,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,897x = 88,152,579,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,152,579,025/137,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,263.94
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