Finding the Third Proportional to 69,266 and 151,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,266 and 151,492 is: 331,328.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,266 : 151,492 = 151,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,266/151,492 = 151,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,266x = 151,492 × 151,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,266x = 22,949,826,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,949,826,064/69,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,328.88
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