Finding the Third Proportional to 69,034 and 102,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,034 and 102,579 is: 152,424.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,034 : 102,579 = 102,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,034/102,579 = 102,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,034x = 102,579 × 102,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,034x = 10,522,451,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,522,451,241/69,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,424.19
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