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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,848 and 303,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,848 and 303,376 is: 662,861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,848 : 303,376 = 303,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,848/303,376 = 303,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,848x = 303,376 × 303,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,848x = 92,036,997,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,036,997,376/138,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,861.53

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