Finding the Third Proportional to 69,009.50 and 148,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,009.50 and 148,589 is: 319,936.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,009.50 : 148,589 = 148,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,009.50/148,589 = 148,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,009.50x = 148,589 × 148,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,009.50x = 22,078,690,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,078,690,921/69,009.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,936.98
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