Finding the Third Proportional to 69,392 and 99,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,392 and 99,160 is: 141,697.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,392 : 99,160 = 99,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,392/99,160 = 99,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,392x = 99,160 × 99,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,392x = 9,832,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,832,705,600/69,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,697.97
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