Finding the Third Proportional to 69,279 and 149,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,279 and 149,154 is: 321,120.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,279 : 149,154 = 149,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,279/149,154 = 149,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,279x = 149,154 × 149,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,279x = 22,246,915,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,246,915,716/69,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,120.62
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