Finding the Third Proportional to 139,220 and 212,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,220 and 212,094 is: 323,113.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,220 : 212,094 = 212,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,220/212,094 = 212,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,220x = 212,094 × 212,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,220x = 44,983,864,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,983,864,836/139,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,113.52
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