Finding the Third Proportional to 139,452 and 305,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,452 and 305,516 is: 669,334.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,452 : 305,516 = 305,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,452/305,516 = 305,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,452x = 305,516 × 305,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,452x = 93,340,026,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,340,026,256/139,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,334.44
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