Finding the Third Proportional to 69,014 and 146,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,014 and 146,776 is: 312,156.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,014 : 146,776 = 146,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,014/146,776 = 146,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,014x = 146,776 × 146,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,014x = 21,543,194,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,543,194,176/69,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,156.87
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