Finding the Third Proportional to 139,162 and 303,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,162 and 303,320 is: 661,121.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,162 : 303,320 = 303,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,162/303,320 = 303,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,162x = 303,320 × 303,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,162x = 92,003,022,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,003,022,400/139,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,121.73
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