Finding the Third Proportional to 69,374 and 163,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,374 and 163,712 is: 386,335.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,374 : 163,712 = 163,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,374/163,712 = 163,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,374x = 163,712 × 163,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,374x = 26,801,618,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,801,618,944/69,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,335.21
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