Finding the Third Proportional to 137,982 and 202,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,982 and 202,431 is: 296,983.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,982 : 202,431 = 202,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,982/202,431 = 202,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,982x = 202,431 × 202,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,982x = 40,978,309,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,978,309,761/137,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,983.01
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