Finding the Third Proportional to 69,318 and 135,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,318 and 135,132 is: 263,433.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,318 : 135,132 = 135,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,318/135,132 = 135,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,318x = 135,132 × 135,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,318x = 18,260,657,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,260,657,424/69,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,433.13
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