Finding the Third Proportional to 139,392 and 296,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,392 and 296,765 is: 631,811.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,392 : 296,765 = 296,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,392/296,765 = 296,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,392x = 296,765 × 296,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,392x = 88,069,465,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,069,465,225/139,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,811.48
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