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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,024 and 302,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,024 and 302,040 is: 660,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,024 : 302,040 = 302,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,024/302,040 = 302,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,024x = 302,040 × 302,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,024x = 91,228,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,161,600/138,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,958.69

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