Finding the Third Proportional to 138,168 and 302,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,168 and 302,676 is: 663,053.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,168 : 302,676 = 302,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,168/302,676 = 302,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,168x = 302,676 × 302,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,168x = 91,612,760,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,612,760,976/138,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,053.39
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