Finding the Third Proportional to 139,656 and 303,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,656 and 303,612 is: 660,052.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,656 : 303,612 = 303,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,656/303,612 = 303,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,656x = 303,612 × 303,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,656x = 92,180,246,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,180,246,544/139,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,052.17
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