Finding the Third Proportional to 138,542 and 202,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,542 and 202,878 is: 297,090.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,542 : 202,878 = 202,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,542/202,878 = 202,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,542x = 202,878 × 202,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,542x = 41,159,482,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,159,482,884/138,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,090.29
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