Finding the Third Proportional to 138,066 and 332,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,066 and 332,523 is: 800,860.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,066 : 332,523 = 332,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,066/332,523 = 332,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,066x = 332,523 × 332,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,066x = 110,571,545,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,571,545,529/138,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,860.06
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