Finding the Third Proportional to 139,380 and 210,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,380 and 210,375 is: 317,532.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,380 : 210,375 = 210,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,380/210,375 = 210,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,380x = 210,375 × 210,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,380x = 44,257,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,257,640,625/139,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,532.22
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