Finding the Third Proportional to 138,442 and 303,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,442 and 303,092 is: 663,561.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,442 : 303,092 = 303,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,442/303,092 = 303,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,442x = 303,092 × 303,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,442x = 91,864,760,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,864,760,464/138,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,561.35
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