Finding the Third Proportional to 69,198.75 and 146,598.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,198.75 and 146,598.75 is: 310,571.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,198.75 : 146,598.75 = 146,598.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,198.75/146,598.75 = 146,598.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,198.75x = 146,598.75 × 146,598.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,198.75x = 21,491,193,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,491,193,501.56/69,198.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,571.99
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