Finding the Third Proportional to 139,886 and 221,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,886 and 221,841 is: 351,810.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,886 : 221,841 = 221,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,886/221,841 = 221,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,886x = 221,841 × 221,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,886x = 49,213,429,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,213,429,281/139,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,810.97
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