Finding the Third Proportional to 138,407 and 302,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,407 and 302,662 is: 661,847.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,407 : 302,662 = 302,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,407/302,662 = 302,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,407x = 302,662 × 302,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,407x = 91,604,286,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,604,286,244/138,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,847.21
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