Finding the Third Proportional to 138,005 and 297,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,005 and 297,151 is: 639,822.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,005 : 297,151 = 297,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,005/297,151 = 297,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,005x = 297,151 × 297,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,005x = 88,298,716,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,298,716,801/138,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,822.59
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