Finding the Third Proportional to 138,260 and 296,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,260 and 296,104 is: 634,150.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,260 : 296,104 = 296,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,260/296,104 = 296,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,260x = 296,104 × 296,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,260x = 87,677,578,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,677,578,816/138,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,150.00
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