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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,432 and 303,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,432 and 303,072 is: 663,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,432 : 303,072 = 303,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,432/303,072 = 303,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,432x = 303,072 × 303,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,432x = 91,852,637,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,852,637,184/138,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,521.71

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