Finding the Third Proportional to 69,015 and 149,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,015 and 149,316 is: 323,049.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,015 : 149,316 = 149,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,015/149,316 = 149,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,015x = 149,316 × 149,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,015x = 22,295,267,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,295,267,856/69,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,049.60
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