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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,332 and 302,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,332 and 302,152 is: 659,976.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,332 : 302,152 = 302,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,332/302,152 = 302,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,332x = 302,152 × 302,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,332x = 91,295,831,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,295,831,104/138,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,976.22

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