Finding the Third Proportional to 138,058 and 297,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,058 and 297,864 is: 642,649.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,058 : 297,864 = 297,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,058/297,864 = 297,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,058x = 297,864 × 297,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,058x = 88,722,962,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,722,962,496/138,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,649.92
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