Finding the Third Proportional to 139,908 and 302,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,908 and 302,232 is: 652,887.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,908 : 302,232 = 302,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,908/302,232 = 302,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,908x = 302,232 × 302,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,908x = 91,344,181,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,344,181,824/139,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,887.48
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