Finding the Third Proportional to 139,310 and 209,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,310 and 209,277 is: 314,384.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,310 : 209,277 = 209,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,310/209,277 = 209,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,310x = 209,277 × 209,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,310x = 43,796,862,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,796,862,729/139,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,384.20
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