Finding the Third Proportional to 69,272 and 151,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,272 and 151,504 is: 331,352.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,272 : 151,504 = 151,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,272/151,504 = 151,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,272x = 151,504 × 151,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,272x = 22,953,462,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,953,462,016/69,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,352.67
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