Finding the Third Proportional to 139,652 and 303,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,652 and 303,604 is: 660,036.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,652 : 303,604 = 303,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,652/303,604 = 303,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,652x = 303,604 × 303,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,652x = 92,175,388,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,175,388,816/139,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,036.30
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