Finding the Third Proportional to 69,086 and 147,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,086 and 147,973 is: 316,938.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,086 : 147,973 = 147,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,086/147,973 = 147,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,086x = 147,973 × 147,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,086x = 21,896,008,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,896,008,729/69,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,938.44
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