Finding the Third Proportional to 138,026 and 297,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,026 and 297,170 is: 639,807.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,026 : 297,170 = 297,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,026/297,170 = 297,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,026x = 297,170 × 297,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,026x = 88,310,008,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,310,008,900/138,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,807.06
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