Finding the Third Proportional to 69,324 and 141,925.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,324 and 141,925.50 is: 290,560.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,324 : 141,925.50 = 141,925.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,324/141,925.50 = 141,925.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,324x = 141,925.50 × 141,925.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,324x = 20,142,847,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,142,847,550.25/69,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,560.95
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