Finding the Third Proportional to 139,027 and 305,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,027 and 305,702 is: 672,198.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,027 : 305,702 = 305,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,027/305,702 = 305,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,027x = 305,702 × 305,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,027x = 93,453,712,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,453,712,804/139,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,198.30
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