Finding the Third Proportional to 139,506 and 305,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,506 and 305,094 is: 667,228.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,506 : 305,094 = 305,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,506/305,094 = 305,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,506x = 305,094 × 305,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,506x = 93,082,348,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,082,348,836/139,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,228.28
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