Finding the Third Proportional to 138,082 and 202,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,082 and 202,592 is: 297,240.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,082 : 202,592 = 202,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,082/202,592 = 202,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,082x = 202,592 × 202,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,082x = 41,043,518,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,043,518,464/138,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,240.18
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