Finding the Third Proportional to 139,070 and 303,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,070 and 303,516 is: 662,414.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,070 : 303,516 = 303,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,070/303,516 = 303,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,070x = 303,516 × 303,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,070x = 92,121,962,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,121,962,256/139,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,414.34
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