Finding the Third Proportional to 137,956 and 301,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,956 and 301,742 is: 659,980.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,956 : 301,742 = 301,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,956/301,742 = 301,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,956x = 301,742 × 301,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,956x = 91,048,234,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,048,234,564/137,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,980.24
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