Finding the Third Proportional to 69,392 and 163,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,392 and 163,754 is: 386,433.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,392 : 163,754 = 163,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,392/163,754 = 163,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,392x = 163,754 × 163,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,392x = 26,815,372,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,815,372,516/69,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,433.20
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