Finding the Third Proportional to 138,240 and 202,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,240 and 202,176 is: 295,682.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,240 : 202,176 = 202,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,240/202,176 = 202,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,240x = 202,176 × 202,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,240x = 40,875,134,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,875,134,976/138,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,682.40
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