Finding the Third Proportional to 138,054 and 301,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,054 and 301,956 is: 660,447.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,054 : 301,956 = 301,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,054/301,956 = 301,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,054x = 301,956 × 301,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,054x = 91,177,425,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,177,425,936/138,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,447.55
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