Finding the Third Proportional to 139,514 and 305,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,514 and 305,108 is: 667,251.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,514 : 305,108 = 305,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,514/305,108 = 305,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,514x = 305,108 × 305,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,514x = 93,090,891,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,090,891,664/139,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,251.26
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