Finding the Third Proportional to 139,056 and 305,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,056 and 305,752 is: 672,277.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,056 : 305,752 = 305,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,056/305,752 = 305,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,056x = 305,752 × 305,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,056x = 93,484,285,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,484,285,504/139,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,277.97
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