Finding the Third Proportional to 138,106 and 297,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,106 and 297,948 is: 642,788.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,106 : 297,948 = 297,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,106/297,948 = 297,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,106x = 297,948 × 297,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,106x = 88,773,010,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,773,010,704/138,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,788.95
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