Finding the Third Proportional to 139,686 and 305,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,686 and 305,580 is: 668,493.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,686 : 305,580 = 305,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,686/305,580 = 305,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,686x = 305,580 × 305,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,686x = 93,379,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,379,136,400/139,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,493.17
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