Finding the Third Proportional to 69,332 and 99,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,332 and 99,074 is: 141,574.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,332 : 99,074 = 99,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,332/99,074 = 99,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,332x = 99,074 × 99,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,332x = 9,815,657,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,815,657,476/69,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,574.71
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