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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,233 and 301,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,233 and 301,477 is: 657,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,233 : 301,477 = 301,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,233/301,477 = 301,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,233x = 301,477 × 301,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,233x = 90,888,381,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888,381,529/138,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,501.33

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