Finding the Third Proportional to 138,888 and 287,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,888 and 287,622 is: 595,634.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,888 : 287,622 = 287,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,888/287,622 = 287,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,888x = 287,622 × 287,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,888x = 82,726,414,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,726,414,884/138,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,634.00
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