Finding the Third Proportional to 138,504 and 303,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,504 and 303,360 is: 664,437.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,504 : 303,360 = 303,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,504/303,360 = 303,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,504x = 303,360 × 303,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,504x = 92,027,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,027,289,600/138,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,437.78
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