Finding the Third Proportional to 69,128 and 145,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,128 and 145,372 is: 305,708.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,128 : 145,372 = 145,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,128/145,372 = 145,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,128x = 145,372 × 145,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,128x = 21,133,018,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,133,018,384/69,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,708.52
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