Finding the Third Proportional to 138,276 and 297,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,276 and 297,570 is: 640,370.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,276 : 297,570 = 297,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,276/297,570 = 297,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,276x = 297,570 × 297,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,276x = 88,547,904,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,547,904,900/138,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,370.74
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