Finding the Third Proportional to 138,191 and 292,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,191 and 292,989 is: 621,187.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,191 : 292,989 = 292,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,191/292,989 = 292,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,191x = 292,989 × 292,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,191x = 85,842,554,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,842,554,121/138,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,187.73
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