Finding the Third Proportional to 139,414 and 210,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,414 and 210,420 is: 317,590.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,414 : 210,420 = 210,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,414/210,420 = 210,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,414x = 210,420 × 210,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,414x = 44,276,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,276,576,400/139,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,590.60
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