Finding the Third Proportional to 139,680 and 303,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,680 and 303,152 is: 657,940.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,680 : 303,152 = 303,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,680/303,152 = 303,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,680x = 303,152 × 303,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,680x = 91,901,135,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,901,135,104/139,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,940.54
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