Finding the Third Proportional to 69,126 and 148,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,126 and 148,044 is: 317,059.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,126 : 148,044 = 148,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,126/148,044 = 148,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,126x = 148,044 × 148,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,126x = 21,917,025,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,917,025,936/69,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,059.08
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