Finding the Third Proportional to 69,314 and 103,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,314 and 103,539 is: 154,663.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,314 : 103,539 = 103,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,314/103,539 = 103,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,314x = 103,539 × 103,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,314x = 10,720,324,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,720,324,521/69,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,663.19
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