Finding the Third Proportional to 69,385 and 150,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,385 and 150,435 is: 326,161.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,385 : 150,435 = 150,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,385/150,435 = 150,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,385x = 150,435 × 150,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,385x = 22,630,689,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,630,689,225/69,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,161.12
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