Finding the Third Proportional to 138,304 and 281,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,304 and 281,685 is: 573,710.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,304 : 281,685 = 281,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,304/281,685 = 281,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,304x = 281,685 × 281,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,304x = 79,346,439,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,346,439,225/138,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,710.37
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