Finding the Third Proportional to 69,296 and 149,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,296 and 149,664 is: 323,241.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,296 : 149,664 = 149,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,296/149,664 = 149,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,296x = 149,664 × 149,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,296x = 22,399,312,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,399,312,896/69,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,241.07
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