Finding the Third Proportional to 138,896 and 303,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,896 and 303,928 is: 665,046.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,896 : 303,928 = 303,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,896/303,928 = 303,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,896x = 303,928 × 303,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,896x = 92,372,229,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,372,229,184/138,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,046.00
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