Finding the Third Proportional to 69,251 and 151,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,251 and 151,678 is: 332,214.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,251 : 151,678 = 151,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,251/151,678 = 151,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,251x = 151,678 × 151,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,251x = 23,006,215,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,006,215,684/69,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,214.92
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