Finding the Third Proportional to 138,834 and 297,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,834 and 297,756 is: 638,594.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,834 : 297,756 = 297,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,834/297,756 = 297,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,834x = 297,756 × 297,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,834x = 88,658,635,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,658,635,536/138,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,594.55
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