Finding the Third Proportional to 69,168 and 134,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,168 and 134,880 is: 263,020.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,168 : 134,880 = 134,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,168/134,880 = 134,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,168x = 134,880 × 134,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,168x = 18,192,614,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,192,614,400/69,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,020.68
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