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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,949 and 303,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,949 and 303,322 is: 662,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,949 : 303,322 = 303,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,949/303,322 = 303,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,949x = 303,322 × 303,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,949x = 92,004,235,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,004,235,684/138,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,143.92

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