Finding the Third Proportional to 139,935 and 301,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,935 and 301,980 is: 651,673.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,935 : 301,980 = 301,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,935/301,980 = 301,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,935x = 301,980 × 301,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,935x = 91,191,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,191,920,400/139,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,673.42
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