Finding the Third Proportional to 69,260 and 149,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,260 and 149,590 is: 323,089.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,260 : 149,590 = 149,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,260/149,590 = 149,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,260x = 149,590 × 149,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,260x = 22,377,168,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,377,168,100/69,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,089.35
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