Finding the Third Proportional to 138,560.63 and 299,274.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,560.63 and 299,274.75 is: 646,398.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,560.63 : 299,274.75 = 299,274.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,560.63/299,274.75 = 299,274.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,560.63x = 299,274.75 × 299,274.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,560.63x = 89,565,375,987.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,565,375,987.56/138,560.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,398.47
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