Finding the Third Proportional to 139,590 and 306,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,590 and 306,828 is: 674,428.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,590 : 306,828 = 306,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,590/306,828 = 306,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,590x = 306,828 × 306,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,590x = 94,143,421,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,143,421,584/139,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,428.12
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