Finding the Third Proportional to 139,239 and 294,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,239 and 294,354 is: 622,270.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,239 : 294,354 = 294,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,239/294,354 = 294,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,239x = 294,354 × 294,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,239x = 86,644,277,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,644,277,316/139,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,270.18
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