Finding the Third Proportional to 138,154 and 297,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,154 and 297,318 is: 639,851.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,154 : 297,318 = 297,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,154/297,318 = 297,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,154x = 297,318 × 297,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,154x = 88,397,993,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,397,993,124/138,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,851.13
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