Finding the Third Proportional to 138,001 and 295,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,001 and 295,953 is: 634,692.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,001 : 295,953 = 295,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,001/295,953 = 295,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,001x = 295,953 × 295,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,001x = 87,588,178,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,588,178,209/138,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,692.34
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