Finding the Third Proportional to 69,228 and 163,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,228 and 163,368 is: 385,524.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,228 : 163,368 = 163,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,228/163,368 = 163,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,228x = 163,368 × 163,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,228x = 26,689,103,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,689,103,424/69,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,524.69
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