Finding the Third Proportional to 139,494 and 305,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,494 and 305,070 is: 667,180.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,494 : 305,070 = 305,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,494/305,070 = 305,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,494x = 305,070 × 305,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,494x = 93,067,704,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,067,704,900/139,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,180.70
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