Finding the Third Proportional to 69,260 and 150,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,260 and 150,664 is: 327,745.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,260 : 150,664 = 150,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,260/150,664 = 150,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,260x = 150,664 × 150,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,260x = 22,699,640,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,699,640,896/69,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,745.32
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