Finding the Third Proportional to 138,112 and 295,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,112 and 295,888 is: 633,903.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,112 : 295,888 = 295,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,112/295,888 = 295,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,112x = 295,888 × 295,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,112x = 87,549,708,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,549,708,544/138,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,903.71
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