Finding the Third Proportional to 69,092 and 147,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,092 and 147,664 is: 315,588.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,092 : 147,664 = 147,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,092/147,664 = 147,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,092x = 147,664 × 147,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,092x = 21,804,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,804,656,896/69,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,588.74
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