Finding the Third Proportional to 69,030 and 147,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,030 and 147,896 is: 316,865.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,030 : 147,896 = 147,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,030/147,896 = 147,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,030x = 147,896 × 147,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,030x = 21,873,226,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,873,226,816/69,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,865.52
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