Finding the Third Proportional to 138,334 and 302,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,334 and 302,156 is: 659,984.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,334 : 302,156 = 302,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,334/302,156 = 302,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,334x = 302,156 × 302,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,334x = 91,298,248,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,298,248,336/138,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,984.16
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