Finding the Third Proportional to 69,360 and 149,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,360 and 149,646 is: 322,865.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,360 : 149,646 = 149,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,360/149,646 = 149,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,360x = 149,646 × 149,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,360x = 22,393,925,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,393,925,316/69,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,865.13
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