Finding the Third Proportional to 138,176 and 296,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,176 and 296,008 is: 634,124.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,176 : 296,008 = 296,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,176/296,008 = 296,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,176x = 296,008 × 296,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,176x = 87,620,736,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,620,736,064/138,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,124.13
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