Finding the Third Proportional to 69,370 and 128,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,370 and 128,894 is: 239,493.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,370 : 128,894 = 128,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,370/128,894 = 128,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,370x = 128,894 × 128,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,370x = 16,613,663,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,613,663,236/69,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,493.49
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