Finding the Third Proportional to 69,380 and 103,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,380 and 103,302 is: 153,809.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,380 : 103,302 = 103,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,380/103,302 = 103,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,380x = 103,302 × 103,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,380x = 10,671,303,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,671,303,204/69,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,809.50
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