Finding the Third Proportional to 69,318 and 99,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,318 and 99,128 is: 141,757.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,318 : 99,128 = 99,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,318/99,128 = 99,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,318x = 99,128 × 99,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,318x = 9,826,360,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,826,360,384/69,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,757.70
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