Finding the Third Proportional to 139,247 and 294,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,247 and 294,368 is: 622,293.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,247 : 294,368 = 294,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,247/294,368 = 294,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,247x = 294,368 × 294,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,247x = 86,652,519,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,652,519,424/139,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,293.62
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