Finding the Third Proportional to 139,395 and 221,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,395 and 221,553 is: 352,134.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,395 : 221,553 = 221,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,395/221,553 = 221,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,395x = 221,553 × 221,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,395x = 49,085,731,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,085,731,809/139,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,134.09
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