Finding the Third Proportional to 139,810 and 222,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,810 and 222,383 is: 353,724.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,810 : 222,383 = 222,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,810/222,383 = 222,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,810x = 222,383 × 222,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,810x = 49,454,198,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,454,198,689/139,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,724.33
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