Finding the Third Proportional to 138,984 and 303,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,984 and 303,060 is: 660,834.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,984 : 303,060 = 303,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,984/303,060 = 303,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,984x = 303,060 × 303,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,984x = 91,845,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,845,363,600/138,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,834.08
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