Finding the Third Proportional to 138,164 and 302,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,164 and 302,634 is: 662,888.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,164 : 302,634 = 302,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,164/302,634 = 302,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,164x = 302,634 × 302,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,164x = 91,587,337,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,587,337,956/138,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,888.58
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