Finding the Third Proportional to 69,208 and 151,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,208 and 151,339 is: 330,937.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,208 : 151,339 = 151,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,208/151,339 = 151,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,208x = 151,339 × 151,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,208x = 22,903,492,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,903,492,921/69,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,937.07
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