Finding the Third Proportional to 69,275 and 149,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,275 and 149,146 is: 321,104.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,275 : 149,146 = 149,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,275/149,146 = 149,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,275x = 149,146 × 149,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,275x = 22,244,529,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,244,529,316/69,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,104.72
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