Finding the Third Proportional to 138,532 and 294,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,532 and 294,344 is: 625,403.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,532 : 294,344 = 294,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,532/294,344 = 294,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,532x = 294,344 × 294,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,532x = 86,638,390,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,638,390,336/138,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,403.45
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