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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,460 and 302,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,460 and 302,548 is: 661,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,460 : 302,548 = 302,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,460/302,548 = 302,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,460x = 302,548 × 302,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,460x = 91,535,292,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,535,292,304/138,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,095.57

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