Finding the Third Proportional to 139,626 and 221,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,626 and 221,194 is: 350,413.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,626 : 221,194 = 221,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,626/221,194 = 221,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,626x = 221,194 × 221,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,626x = 48,926,785,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,926,785,636/139,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,413.14
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