Finding the Third Proportional to 139,140 and 211,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,140 and 211,365 is: 321,080.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,140 : 211,365 = 211,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,140/211,365 = 211,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,140x = 211,365 × 211,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,140x = 44,675,163,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,675,163,225/139,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,080.66
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