Finding the Third Proportional to 138,498 and 303,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,498 and 303,348 is: 664,413.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,498 : 303,348 = 303,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,498/303,348 = 303,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,498x = 303,348 × 303,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,498x = 92,020,009,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,020,009,104/138,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,413.99
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