Finding the Third Proportional to 69,394 and 148,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,394 and 148,627 is: 318,327.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,394 : 148,627 = 148,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,394/148,627 = 148,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,394x = 148,627 × 148,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,394x = 22,089,985,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,089,985,129/69,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,327.02
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