Finding the Third Proportional to 139,554 and 310,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,554 and 310,266 is: 689,804.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,554 : 310,266 = 310,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,554/310,266 = 310,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,554x = 310,266 × 310,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,554x = 96,264,990,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,264,990,756/139,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,804.60
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