Finding the Third Proportional to 139,344 and 303,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,344 and 303,024 is: 658,970.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,344 : 303,024 = 303,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,344/303,024 = 303,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,344x = 303,024 × 303,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,344x = 91,823,544,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,823,544,576/139,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,970.21
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