Finding the Third Proportional to 69,270 and 99,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,270 and 99,060 is: 141,661.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,270 : 99,060 = 99,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,270/99,060 = 99,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,270x = 99,060 × 99,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,270x = 9,812,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,812,883,600/69,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,661.38
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