Finding the Third Proportional to 139,514.06 and 302,811.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,514.06 and 302,811.75 is: 657,245.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,514.06 : 302,811.75 = 302,811.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,514.06/302,811.75 = 302,811.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,514.06x = 302,811.75 × 302,811.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,514.06x = 91,694,955,938.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,694,955,938.06/139,514.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,245.26
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