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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,116 and 302,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,116 and 302,480 is: 662,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,116 : 302,480 = 302,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,116/302,480 = 302,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,116x = 302,480 × 302,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,116x = 91,494,150,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,494,150,400/138,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,444.25

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