Finding the Third Proportional to 139,720 and 303,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,720 and 303,751 is: 660,354.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,720 : 303,751 = 303,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,720/303,751 = 303,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,720x = 303,751 × 303,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,720x = 92,264,670,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,264,670,001/139,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,354.07
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