Finding the Third Proportional to 138,828 and 304,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,828 and 304,152 is: 666,352.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,828 : 304,152 = 304,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,828/304,152 = 304,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,828x = 304,152 × 304,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,828x = 92,508,439,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,508,439,104/138,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,352.89
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