Finding the Third Proportional to 139,602 and 310,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,602 and 310,164 is: 689,114.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,602 : 310,164 = 310,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,602/310,164 = 310,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,602x = 310,164 × 310,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,602x = 96,201,706,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,201,706,896/139,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,114.10
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