Finding the Third Proportional to 69,346 and 135,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,346 and 135,236 is: 263,732.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,346 : 135,236 = 135,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,346/135,236 = 135,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,346x = 135,236 × 135,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,346x = 18,288,775,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,288,775,696/69,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,732.24
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