Finding the Third Proportional to 138,074 and 297,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,074 and 297,276 is: 640,040.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,074 : 297,276 = 297,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,074/297,276 = 297,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,074x = 297,276 × 297,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,074x = 88,373,020,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,373,020,176/138,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,040.99
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