Finding the Third Proportional to 69,258 and 150,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,258 and 150,660 is: 327,737.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,258 : 150,660 = 150,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,258/150,660 = 150,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,258x = 150,660 × 150,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,258x = 22,698,435,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,698,435,600/69,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,737.38
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