Finding the Third Proportional to 138,024 and 307,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,024 and 307,152 is: 683,521.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,024 : 307,152 = 307,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,024/307,152 = 307,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,024x = 307,152 × 307,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,024x = 94,342,351,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,342,351,104/138,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,521.35
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