Finding the Third Proportional to 138,222 and 202,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,222 and 202,766 is: 297,449.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,222 : 202,766 = 202,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,222/202,766 = 202,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,222x = 202,766 × 202,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,222x = 41,114,050,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,114,050,756/138,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,449.40
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