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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,869 and 302,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,869 and 302,825 is: 660,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,869 : 302,825 = 302,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,869/302,825 = 302,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,869x = 302,825 × 302,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,869x = 91,702,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,702,980,625/138,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,356.02

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