Finding the Third Proportional to 138,029 and 297,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,029 and 297,175 is: 639,814.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,029 : 297,175 = 297,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,029/297,175 = 297,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,029x = 297,175 × 297,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,029x = 88,312,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,312,980,625/138,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,814.68
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