Finding the Third Proportional to 139,382 and 210,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,382 and 210,378 is: 317,536.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,382 : 210,378 = 210,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,382/210,378 = 210,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,382x = 210,378 × 210,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,382x = 44,258,902,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,258,902,884/139,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,536.72
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