Finding the Third Proportional to 138,315 and 303,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,315 and 303,414 is: 665,582.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,315 : 303,414 = 303,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,315/303,414 = 303,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,315x = 303,414 × 303,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,315x = 92,060,055,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,060,055,396/138,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,582.59
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