Finding the Third Proportional to 69,362 and 151,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,362 and 151,566 is: 331,193.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,362 : 151,566 = 151,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,362/151,566 = 151,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,362x = 151,566 × 151,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,362x = 22,972,252,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,972,252,356/69,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,193.63
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