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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,906 and 297,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,906 and 297,900 is: 638,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,906 : 297,900 = 297,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,906/297,900 = 297,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,906x = 297,900 × 297,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,906x = 88,744,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,744,410,000/138,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,881.04

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