Finding the Third Proportional to 69,216 and 151,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,216 and 151,536 is: 331,760.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,216 : 151,536 = 151,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,216/151,536 = 151,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,216x = 151,536 × 151,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,216x = 22,963,159,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,963,159,296/69,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,760.85
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