Finding the Third Proportional to 138,837 and 297,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,837 and 297,762 is: 638,606.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,837 : 297,762 = 297,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,837/297,762 = 297,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,837x = 297,762 × 297,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,837x = 88,662,208,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,662,208,644/138,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,606.49
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