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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,099 and 302,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,099 and 302,550 is: 662,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,099 : 302,550 = 302,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,099/302,550 = 302,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,099x = 302,550 × 302,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,099x = 91,536,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,536,502,500/138,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,832.48

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