Finding the Third Proportional to 139,515 and 305,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,515 and 305,112 is: 667,263.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,515 : 305,112 = 305,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,515/305,112 = 305,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,515x = 305,112 × 305,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,515x = 93,093,332,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,093,332,544/139,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,263.97
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