Finding the Third Proportional to 69,326 and 141,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,326 and 141,937 is: 290,599.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,326 : 141,937 = 141,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,326/141,937 = 141,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,326x = 141,937 × 141,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,326x = 20,146,111,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,146,111,969/69,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,599.66
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