Finding the Third Proportional to 138,933 and 298,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,933 and 298,917 is: 643,125.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,933 : 298,917 = 298,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,933/298,917 = 298,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,933x = 298,917 × 298,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,933x = 89,351,372,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,351,372,889/138,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,125.63
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