Finding the Third Proportional to 137,943 and 301,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,943 and 301,725 is: 659,968.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,943 : 301,725 = 301,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,943/301,725 = 301,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,943x = 301,725 × 301,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,943x = 91,037,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,037,975,625/137,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,968.07
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