Finding the Third Proportional to 69,374 and 149,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,374 and 149,280 is: 321,222.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,374 : 149,280 = 149,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,374/149,280 = 149,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,374x = 149,280 × 149,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,374x = 22,284,518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,284,518,400/69,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,222.91
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