Finding the Third Proportional to 69,222 and 148,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,222 and 148,647 is: 319,203.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,222 : 148,647 = 148,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,222/148,647 = 148,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,222x = 148,647 × 148,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,222x = 22,095,930,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,095,930,609/69,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,203.87
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