Finding the Third Proportional to 69,038 and 148,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,038 and 148,948 is: 321,352.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,038 : 148,948 = 148,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,038/148,948 = 148,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,038x = 148,948 × 148,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,038x = 22,185,506,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,185,506,704/69,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,352.11
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