Finding the Third Proportional to 138,014 and 295,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,014 and 295,702 is: 633,556.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,014 : 295,702 = 295,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,014/295,702 = 295,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,014x = 295,702 × 295,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,014x = 87,439,672,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,439,672,804/138,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,556.54
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