Finding the Third Proportional to 138,148 and 295,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,148 and 295,897 is: 633,777.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,148 : 295,897 = 295,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,148/295,897 = 295,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,148x = 295,897 × 295,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,148x = 87,555,034,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,555,034,609/138,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,777.07
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