Finding the Third Proportional to 69,230 and 163,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,230 and 163,373 is: 385,537.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,230 : 163,373 = 163,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,230/163,373 = 163,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,230x = 163,373 × 163,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,230x = 26,690,737,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,690,737,129/69,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,537.15
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