Finding the Third Proportional to 138,671 and 298,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,671 and 298,717 is: 643,478.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,671 : 298,717 = 298,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,671/298,717 = 298,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,671x = 298,717 × 298,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,671x = 89,231,846,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,231,846,089/138,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,478.78
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