Finding the Third Proportional to 138,984 and 303,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,984 and 303,460 is: 662,579.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,984 : 303,460 = 303,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,984/303,460 = 303,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,984x = 303,460 × 303,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,984x = 92,087,971,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,087,971,600/138,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,579.66
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