Finding the Third Proportional to 138,204 and 286,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,204 and 286,248 is: 592,876.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,204 : 286,248 = 286,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,204/286,248 = 286,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,204x = 286,248 × 286,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,204x = 81,937,917,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,937,917,504/138,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,876.60
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