Finding the Third Proportional to 69,292 and 150,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,292 and 150,732 is: 327,889.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,292 : 150,732 = 150,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,292/150,732 = 150,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,292x = 150,732 × 150,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,292x = 22,720,135,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,720,135,824/69,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,889.74
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