Finding the Third Proportional to 138,764 and 303,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,764 and 303,210 is: 662,537.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,764 : 303,210 = 303,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,764/303,210 = 303,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,764x = 303,210 × 303,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,764x = 91,936,304,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,936,304,100/138,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,537.14
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