Finding the Third Proportional to 139,088 and 303,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,088 and 303,664 is: 662,974.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,088 : 303,664 = 303,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,088/303,664 = 303,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,088x = 303,664 × 303,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,088x = 92,211,824,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,211,824,896/139,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,974.70
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