Finding the Third Proportional to 138,538 and 302,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,538 and 302,996 is: 662,681.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,538 : 302,996 = 302,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,538/302,996 = 302,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,538x = 302,996 × 302,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,538x = 91,806,576,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,806,576,016/138,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,681.55
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