Finding the Third Proportional to 138,963 and 303,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,963 and 303,350 is: 662,199.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,963 : 303,350 = 303,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,963/303,350 = 303,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,963x = 303,350 × 303,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,963x = 92,021,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,021,222,500/138,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,199.45
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