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Finding the Third Proportional to 138,966 and 303,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 138,966 and 303,356 is: 662,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,966 : 303,356 = 303,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,966/303,356 = 303,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,966x = 303,356 × 303,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,966x = 92,024,862,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,024,862,736/138,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,211.35

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