Finding the Third Proportional to 69,351 and 102,730.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,351 and 102,730.50 is: 152,175.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,351 : 102,730.50 = 102,730.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,351/102,730.50 = 102,730.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,351x = 102,730.50 × 102,730.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,351x = 10,553,555,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,553,555,630.25/69,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,175.97
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