Finding the Third Proportional to 69,164 and 145,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,164 and 145,708 is: 306,963.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,164 : 145,708 = 145,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,164/145,708 = 145,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,164x = 145,708 × 145,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,164x = 21,230,821,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,230,821,264/69,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,963.47
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