Finding the Third Proportional to 69,316 and 149,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,316 and 149,567 is: 322,729.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,316 : 149,567 = 149,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,316/149,567 = 149,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,316x = 149,567 × 149,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,316x = 22,370,287,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,370,287,489/69,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,729.06
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