Finding the Third Proportional to 69,312 and 135,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,312 and 135,120 is: 263,409.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,312 : 135,120 = 135,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,312/135,120 = 135,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,312x = 135,120 × 135,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,312x = 18,257,414,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,257,414,400/69,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,409.14
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