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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,151 and 297,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,151 and 297,313 is: 639,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,151 : 297,313 = 297,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,151/297,313 = 297,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,151x = 297,313 × 297,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,151x = 88,395,019,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,395,019,969/138,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,843.50

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