Finding the Third Proportional to 138,398 and 303,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,398 and 303,204 is: 664,262.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,398 : 303,204 = 303,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,398/303,204 = 303,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,398x = 303,204 × 303,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,398x = 91,932,665,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,932,665,616/138,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,262.96
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