Finding the Third Proportional to 138,556 and 303,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,556 and 303,024 is: 662,717.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,556 : 303,024 = 303,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,556/303,024 = 303,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,556x = 303,024 × 303,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,556x = 91,823,544,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,823,544,576/138,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,717.92
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