Finding the Third Proportional to 138,222 and 302,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,222 and 302,730 is: 663,030.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,222 : 302,730 = 302,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,222/302,730 = 302,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,222x = 302,730 × 302,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,222x = 91,645,452,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,645,452,900/138,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,030.87
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