Finding the Third Proportional to 69,140 and 148,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,140 and 148,104 is: 317,251.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,140 : 148,104 = 148,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,140/148,104 = 148,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,140x = 148,104 × 148,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,140x = 21,934,794,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,934,794,816/69,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,251.88
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