Finding the Third Proportional to 139,392 and 331,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,392 and 331,200 is: 786,942.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,392 : 331,200 = 331,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,392/331,200 = 331,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,392x = 331,200 × 331,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,392x = 109,693,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,693,440,000/139,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,942.15
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