Finding the Third Proportional to 69,139 and 149,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,139 and 149,350 is: 322,617.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,139 : 149,350 = 149,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,139/149,350 = 149,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,139x = 149,350 × 149,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,139x = 22,305,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,305,422,500/69,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,617.08
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