Finding the Third Proportional to 138,492 and 303,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,492 and 303,336 is: 664,390.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,492 : 303,336 = 303,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,492/303,336 = 303,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,492x = 303,336 × 303,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,492x = 92,012,728,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,012,728,896/138,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,390.21
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