Finding the Third Proportional to 69,224 and 147,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,224 and 147,904 is: 316,011.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,224 : 147,904 = 147,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,224/147,904 = 147,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,224x = 147,904 × 147,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,224x = 21,875,593,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,875,593,216/69,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,011.69
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