Finding the Third Proportional to 138,188 and 295,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,188 and 295,336 is: 631,193.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,188 : 295,336 = 295,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,188/295,336 = 295,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,188x = 295,336 × 295,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,188x = 87,223,352,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,223,352,896/138,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,193.40
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