Finding the Third Proportional to 138,848 and 302,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,848 and 302,824 is: 660,451.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,848 : 302,824 = 302,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,848/302,824 = 302,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,848x = 302,824 × 302,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,848x = 91,702,374,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,702,374,976/138,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,451.54
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