Finding the Third Proportional to 137,922 and 200,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,922 and 200,889 is: 292,603.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,922 : 200,889 = 200,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,922/200,889 = 200,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,922x = 200,889 × 200,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,922x = 40,356,390,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,356,390,321/137,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,603.00
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