Finding the Third Proportional to 138,967 and 303,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,967 and 303,025 is: 660,762.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,967 : 303,025 = 303,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,967/303,025 = 303,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,967x = 303,025 × 303,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,967x = 91,824,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,824,150,625/138,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,762.27
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