Finding the Third Proportional to 69,000 and 148,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,000 and 148,368 is: 319,029.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,000 : 148,368 = 148,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,000/148,368 = 148,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,000x = 148,368 × 148,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,000x = 22,013,063,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,013,063,424/69,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,029.90
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