Finding the Third Proportional to 139,246 and 294,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,246 and 294,366 is: 622,289.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,246 : 294,366 = 294,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,246/294,366 = 294,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,246x = 294,366 × 294,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,246x = 86,651,341,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,651,341,956/139,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,289.63
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