Finding the Third Proportional to 69,262 and 151,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,262 and 151,661 is: 332,087.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,262 : 151,661 = 151,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,262/151,661 = 151,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,262x = 151,661 × 151,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,262x = 23,001,058,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,001,058,921/69,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,087.71
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