Finding the Third Proportional to 138,968 and 303,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,968 and 303,028 is: 660,770.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,968 : 303,028 = 303,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,968/303,028 = 303,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,968x = 303,028 × 303,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,968x = 91,825,968,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,825,968,784/138,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,770.60
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