Finding the Third Proportional to 139,252 and 202,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,252 and 202,922 is: 295,703.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,252 : 202,922 = 202,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,252/202,922 = 202,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,252x = 202,922 × 202,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,252x = 41,177,338,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,177,338,084/139,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,703.75
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