Finding the Third Proportional to 139,832 and 302,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,832 and 302,992 is: 656,531.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,832 : 302,992 = 302,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,832/302,992 = 302,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,832x = 302,992 × 302,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,832x = 91,804,152,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,804,152,064/139,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,531.78
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