Finding the Third Proportional to 139,455 and 302,092.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,455 and 302,092.50 is: 654,403.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,455 : 302,092.50 = 302,092.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,455/302,092.50 = 302,092.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,455x = 302,092.50 × 302,092.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,455x = 91,259,878,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,259,878,556.25/139,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,403.78
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