Finding the Third Proportional to 69,272 and 150,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,272 and 150,352 is: 326,332.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,272 : 150,352 = 150,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,272/150,352 = 150,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,272x = 150,352 × 150,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,272x = 22,605,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,605,723,904/69,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,332.77
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