Finding the Third Proportional to 138,552 and 303,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,552 and 303,028 is: 662,754.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,552 : 303,028 = 303,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,552/303,028 = 303,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,552x = 303,028 × 303,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,552x = 91,825,968,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,825,968,784/138,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,754.55
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