Finding the Third Proportional to 139,149 and 304,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,149 and 304,926 is: 668,203.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,149 : 304,926 = 304,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,149/304,926 = 304,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,149x = 304,926 × 304,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,149x = 92,979,865,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,979,865,476/139,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,203.62
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