Finding the Third Proportional to 138,160 and 298,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,160 and 298,100 is: 643,193.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,160 : 298,100 = 298,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,160/298,100 = 298,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,160x = 298,100 × 298,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,160x = 88,863,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,863,610,000/138,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,193.47
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