Finding the Third Proportional to 138,324 and 303,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,324 and 303,434 is: 665,627.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,324 : 303,434 = 303,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,324/303,434 = 303,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,324x = 303,434 × 303,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,324x = 92,072,192,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,072,192,356/138,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,627.02
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