Finding the Third Proportional to 69,348 and 143,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,348 and 143,448 is: 296,725.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,348 : 143,448 = 143,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,348/143,448 = 143,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,348x = 143,448 × 143,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,348x = 20,577,328,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,577,328,704/69,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,725.63
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