Finding the Third Proportional to 139,246 and 202,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,246 and 202,913 is: 295,690.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,246 : 202,913 = 202,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,246/202,913 = 202,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,246x = 202,913 × 202,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,246x = 41,173,685,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,173,685,569/139,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,690.26
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