Finding the Third Proportional to 139,516 and 305,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,516 and 305,114 is: 667,267.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,516 : 305,114 = 305,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,516/305,114 = 305,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,516x = 305,114 × 305,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,516x = 93,094,552,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,094,552,996/139,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,267.93
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