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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,463 and 302,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,463 and 302,553 is: 661,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,463 : 302,553 = 302,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,463/302,553 = 302,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,463x = 302,553 × 302,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,463x = 91,538,317,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538,317,809/138,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,103.09

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