Finding the Third Proportional to 139,008 and 303,502.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,008 and 303,502.50 is: 662,650.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,008 : 303,502.50 = 303,502.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,008/303,502.50 = 303,502.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,008x = 303,502.50 × 303,502.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,008x = 92,113,767,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,113,767,506.25/139,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,650.84
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