Finding the Third Proportional to 138,586 and 301,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,586 and 301,468 is: 655,787.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,586 : 301,468 = 301,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,586/301,468 = 301,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,586x = 301,468 × 301,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,586x = 90,882,955,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,882,955,024/138,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,787.42
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