Finding the Third Proportional to 138,274 and 301,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,274 and 301,576 is: 657,738.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,274 : 301,576 = 301,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,274/301,576 = 301,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,274x = 301,576 × 301,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,274x = 90,948,083,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,948,083,776/138,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,738.14
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