Finding the Third Proportional to 69,292 and 149,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,292 and 149,656 is: 323,225.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,292 : 149,656 = 149,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,292/149,656 = 149,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,292x = 149,656 × 149,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,292x = 22,396,918,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,396,918,336/69,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,225.17
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