Finding the Third Proportional to 69,232 and 151,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,232 and 151,568 is: 331,824.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,232 : 151,568 = 151,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,232/151,568 = 151,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,232x = 151,568 × 151,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,232x = 22,972,858,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,972,858,624/69,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,824.28
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