Finding the Third Proportional to 69,023 and 148,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,023 and 148,009 is: 317,382.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,023 : 148,009 = 148,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,023/148,009 = 148,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,023x = 148,009 × 148,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,023x = 21,906,664,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,906,664,081/69,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,382.09
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