Finding the Third Proportional to 69,309 and 145,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,309 and 145,863 is: 306,973.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,309 : 145,863 = 145,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,309/145,863 = 145,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,309x = 145,863 × 145,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,309x = 21,276,014,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,276,014,769/69,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,973.33
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