Finding the Third Proportional to 138,026 and 302,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,026 and 302,044 is: 660,966.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,026 : 302,044 = 302,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,026/302,044 = 302,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,026x = 302,044 × 302,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,026x = 91,230,577,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,230,577,936/138,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,966.61
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