Finding the Third Proportional to 138,404 and 299,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,404 and 299,002 is: 645,950.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,404 : 299,002 = 299,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,404/299,002 = 299,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,404x = 299,002 × 299,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,404x = 89,402,196,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,402,196,004/138,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,950.96
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