Finding the Third Proportional to 138,982 and 303,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,982 and 303,450 is: 662,545.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,982 : 303,450 = 303,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,982/303,450 = 303,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,982x = 303,450 × 303,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,982x = 92,081,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,081,902,500/138,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,545.53
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