Finding the Third Proportional to 137,976 and 302,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,976 and 302,448 is: 662,976.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,976 : 302,448 = 302,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,976/302,448 = 302,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,976x = 302,448 × 302,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,976x = 91,474,792,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,474,792,704/137,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,976.12
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