Finding the Third Proportional to 138,312 and 303,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,312 and 303,408 is: 665,570.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,312 : 303,408 = 303,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,312/303,408 = 303,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,312x = 303,408 × 303,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,312x = 92,056,414,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,056,414,464/138,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,570.70
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