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