Finding the Third Proportional to 138,250 and 303,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,250 and 303,284 is: 665,325.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,250 : 303,284 = 303,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,250/303,284 = 303,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,250x = 303,284 × 303,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,250x = 91,981,184,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,981,184,656/138,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,325.02
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