Finding the Third Proportional to 138,726 and 303,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,726 and 303,136 is: 662,395.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,726 : 303,136 = 303,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,726/303,136 = 303,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,726x = 303,136 × 303,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,726x = 91,891,434,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,891,434,496/138,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,395.19
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