Finding the Third Proportional to 138,474 and 302,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,474 and 302,574 is: 661,142.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,474 : 302,574 = 302,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,474/302,574 = 302,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,474x = 302,574 × 302,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,474x = 91,551,025,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,551,025,476/138,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,142.35
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