Finding the Third Proportional to 138,496 and 303,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,496 and 303,344 is: 664,406.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,496 : 303,344 = 303,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,496/303,344 = 303,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,496x = 303,344 × 303,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,496x = 92,017,582,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,017,582,336/138,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,406.06
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