Finding the Third Proportional to 69,382 and 149,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,382 and 149,296 is: 321,254.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,382 : 149,296 = 149,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,382/149,296 = 149,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,382x = 149,296 × 149,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,382x = 22,289,295,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,289,295,616/69,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,254.73
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