Finding the Third Proportional to 138,267 and 301,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,267 and 301,563 is: 657,714.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,267 : 301,563 = 301,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,267/301,563 = 301,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,267x = 301,563 × 301,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,267x = 90,940,242,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,940,242,969/138,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,714.73
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